How to Pronounce "originally"
word
/ɝˈɪdʒənəɫi/
uh-RIJ-uh-nuh-lee
/əɹˈɪdʒɪnəli/
uh-RIJ-i-nuh-lee
Definition
Used to describe how something was at the beginning, before changes happened. It can also mean what was planned or intended first.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɝˈɪdʒənəɫi/
British English
/əɹˈɪdʒɪnəli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-RIJ-uh-nuh-lee
UK
uh-RIJ-i-nuh-lee
Listen in Context
I originally wanted tea, but now I want coffee.
This room was originally a kitchen.
She is originally from Mexico.
We originally planned to stay for one night, but we ended up staying all weekend.