How do you pronounce "absolutely"?

In American English: /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/ (abs-uh-LOOTL-ee). In British English: /ˌæbsəlˈuːtli/ (abs-uhl-OOTL-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/ (abs-uh-LOOTL-ee). In Australian English: /ˌabsəlˈuːtli/ (abs-UHL-ootl).

Is "absolutely" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/ (abs-uh-LOOTL-ee), while in British English it's /ˌæbsəlˈuːtli/ (abs-uhl-OOTL-ee).

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absolutely

/ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

abs-uh-LOOTL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

æbsab·əso·luːtllute·ily

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Last updated: 2026-02-12