How to Pronounce "frightfully"
word
ˈfɹaɪtfəɫi
FRYTE-fuh-lee
fɹˈaɪtfəli
fryte-FUH-lee
Definition
Used to mean 'very' or 'extremely', often to intensify an adjective, or sometimes to mean 'in a frightening way'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹaɪtfəɫi
British English
fɹˈaɪtfəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRYTE-fuh-lee
UK
fryte-FUH-lee
Listen in Context
It is frightfully cold outside.
I am frightfully sorry for being late.
That movie was frightfully boring.
This new phone is frightfully expensive, don't you think?