How to pronounce usually in British English?

You might have noticed that the “u” sound in “usually” is different from the “u” sound in “usual” and the “u” sound in “put”. This is a phonetic change known as silent “r” or “lenited” r, which is still sometimes heard in American English.

What does usually mean in American English?

To say usually in American English implies that something is the normal case, something that happens often. In other words, usually means the opposite of rarely.

How to pronounce usually in English?

To say usually, you will need to use the contraction of do, which is don’t (rhymes with boot). So you’ll need to say doon’t instead of do you usually. Another contraction that you could use is do you usually.

What does usually mean in British English?

As the term ‘usually’ is often misused, it may be helpful to clarify what it actually means. According to the Oxford Dictionary, usually means ‘on most occasions’, ‘usually’ is used to describe something that is likely to happen or to express a general opinion.

How do you pronounce usually in British English?

The spelling of usually is one of the more confusing spelling traps, because the pronunciation is slightly different from the way it’s pronounced in American English. The most noticeable difference is the way the “u” is pronounced. In American English, the “u” sound is similar to the “oo” sound in the word “food.” In British English, however, the “u” is similar to the “oo” sound in