How to Pronounce "importantly"
word
/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəntɫi/
im-POR-tuhnt-lee
/ɪmpˈɔːtəntli/
im-PAW-tuhnt-lee
Definition
Used to emphasize that what follows is very important or significant. Often appears in phrases like 'more importantly' or 'most importantly' to highlight the main point.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪmˈpɔɹtəntɫi/
British English
/ɪmpˈɔːtəntli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-POR-tuhnt-lee
UK
im-PAW-tuhnt-lee
Listen in Context
Importantly, everyone arrived on time for the meeting.
More importantly, she learned from her mistake.
Most importantly, everyone is safe.
And, just as importantly, we have to keep learning new skills.