Learn the American English pronunciation of "actually" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "actually"
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Simple pronunciation
aak-shuh-lee
IPA transcription
/ˈæk.ʃə.li/
Word frequency
277th
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What does "actually" mean?
1.in reality; truly
2.used to clarify or emphasize a previous statement
Examples of "actually" in a sentence
I actually enjoyed the movie.
He actually told the truth this time.
Actually, I have to go now.
How common is "actually"?
Actually is the 277th most common word in English.
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