How to Pronounce "awfully"
word
/ˈɑfɫi/
AW-flee
/ˈɔːfəli/
AW-fuh-lee
Definition
Used as an adverb to mean 'very' or 'extremely,' especially in informal English. In some contexts, it can also keep a stronger sense closer to 'badly' or 'in a terrible way.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑfɫi/
British English
/ˈɔːfəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-flee
UK
AW-fuh-lee
Listen in Context
The baby is awfully quiet today.
I'm awfully sorry.
This bag is awfully heavy.
That's awfully kind of you.