How do you pronounce naturally?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/.

Where does naturally come from?

It is traced to Middle English.

naturally

/ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: nat-u-ral-ly
IPA: /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/

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Meaning

adv

In a natural manner.

adv

Inherently or by nature.

adv

Surely or without any doubt.

Example Sentences

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."
"Ying Ying, a panda at a Hong Kong theme park, has given birth to twins that were conceived naturally, a cause for celebration for conservationists rooting for the survival of this vulnerable and low-libido species."
"Boys are naturally aggressive."
"I shall naturally protest at that decision."
"Would you like a glass of champagne, sir? - Naturally!"

Etymology

From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: naturally

Inflected Forms

more naturally (comparative) most naturally (superlative)

Derived Forms

natch nonnaturally unnaturally

Phrases

come naturally of course

Frequently Paired Words

of course

Synonyms

genuinely normally unaffectedly essentially innately intrinsically absolutely certainly undoubtedly wis without a doubt

Rhymes With

unnaturally