How to Pronounce "woefully"
word
ˈwoʊfəɫi
WOH-fuh-lee
wˈəʊfəli
WUHF-uh-lee
Definition
In a way that shows great sadness or disappointment, or in a manner that is very inadequate or insufficient.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwoʊfəɫi
British English
wˈəʊfəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOH-fuh-lee
UK
WUHF-uh-lee
Listen in Context
The team was woefully unprepared for the competition.
She was woefully misinformed about the event.
His explanation was woefully inadequate.
Our budget is woefully small for such a big project.