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
US
HOHP-fuh-lee
UK
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.