How to Pronounce "dreadfully"
word
/ˈdɹɛdfəɫi/
DRED-fuh-lee
/dɹˈɛdfəli/
DRED-fuh-lee
Definition
Used to emphasize how bad, unpleasant, or extreme something is; it means 'very' in a negative or dramatic way. It can also mean 'extremely' but is typically used to describe something negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɹɛdfəɫi/
British English
/dɹˈɛdfəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRED-fuh-lee
UK
DRED-fuh-lee
Listen in Context
It was dreadfully cold outside this morning.
I am dreadfully sorry for your loss.
She was dreadfully late for the meeting.
I was dreadfully bored during that long speech.