How to Pronounce "fortunately"
word
/ˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/
FOR-chuh-nit-lee
/fˈɔːtʃənətli/
FAW-chuh-nit-lee
Definition
Used to say that something good happened or that a bad situation was avoided. It often comments on the whole sentence rather than describing how an action was done.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɔɹtʃənətɫi/
British English
/fˈɔːtʃənətli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOR-chuh-nit-lee
UK
FAW-chuh-nit-lee
Listen in Context
Fortunately, the bus arrived on time.
Fortunately, I had my keys with me.
The dog was sick, but fortunately it is better now.
Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.