How to Pronounce "officially"
word
/əˈfɪʃəɫi/
uh-FI-shuh-lee
/əfˈɪʃəlˌi/
uh-FI-shuh-lee
Definition
In a way that is formal, approved, or announced by an authority, organization, or government. It can also mean something is now true in a recognized and final way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈfɪʃəɫi/
British English
/əfˈɪʃəlˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FI-shuh-lee
UK
uh-FI-shuh-lee
Listen in Context
The store is officially open now.
She was officially named the team captain.
The city officially changed the street name.
We’re not officially engaged yet, but we’ve started planning the wedding.