How do you pronounce "actually"?

In American English: /ˈækˌtʃuːəli/ (AK-choo-uhl-ee). In British English: /ˈæktʃʊəli/ (AKCH-uu-uhl-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈækˌtʃuːəli/ (AK-choo-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /ˈaktʃuːəli/ (AKCH-oo-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækˌtʃuːəli/ (AK-choo-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /ˈæktʃʊəli/ (AKCH-uu-uhl-ee).

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/ˈækˌtʃuːəli/

AK-choo-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·tʃuːtu·əlal·ily

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Last updated: 2026-02-12