Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

habitually

/həˈbɪtju.əli/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.86 in modern English

Syllables: ha-bit-u-al-ly
IPA: /həˈbɪtju.əli/

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

5

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

By habit; in a habitual manner.

adv

Occurring regularly or usually.

Example Sentences

"He is habitually inattentive of time."
"Professor Franklein is habitually pessimistic."
"Such recognition is a much-needed boost for Scotland's habitually busiest station."

Etymology

Etymology tree English habitual Middle English -ly English -ly English habitually From habitual + -ly.

Frequently Paired Words

habitual

Synonyms

ritually customarily usually

Questions

How do you pronounce habitually?: The recorded pronunciation is /həˈbɪtju.əli/.
What does habitually mean?: By habit; in a habitual manner.
Where does habitually come from?: Etymology tree English habitual Middle English -ly English -ly English habitually From habitual + -ly.

How to pronounce habitually

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