How to Pronounce “especially

word

/əˈspɛʃəɫi/, /əˈspɛʃɫi/
uh-SPE-shuh-lee
/ɪspˈɛʃəlˌi/
i-SPE-shuh-lee

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈspɛʃəɫi/, /əˈspɛʃɫi/

British English

/ɪspˈɛʃəlˌi/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-SPE-shuh-lee

UK

i-SPE-shuh-lee

Listen in Context

I like sweet food, especially chocolate.

The museum is interesting, especially for children.

Please be careful, especially at night.

I’m especially tired after such a long day.