How to Pronounce "hopefully"

word

/ˈhoʊpfəɫi/

HOHP-fuh-lee

/hˈəʊpfəli/

HOHP-fuh-lee

Definition

In one meaning, it describes doing or feeling something with hope. More commonly in everyday English, it is used to mean 'I hope' or 'it is hoped that' when talking about something you want to happen.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈhoʊpfəɫi/

British English

/hˈəʊpfəli/

Simplified Pronunciation

HOHP-fuh-lee

Listen in Context

Hopefully, the bus will come soon.

She smiled hopefully at the teacher.

Hopefully, we can finish today.

Hopefully, this rain stops before the game starts.