Learn the American English pronunciation of "originally" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "originally"
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Simple pronunciation
uh-rih-juh-nuh-lee
IPA transcription
/əˈɹɪ.ʤə.nə.li/
Word frequency
2,225th
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What does "originally" mean?
In the beginning, when something first existed or began
Examples of "originally" in a sentence
The song was originally written in Spanish.
Originally, I was planning to go alone.
Originally, it was meant for her.
How common is "originally"?
Originally is the 2,225th most common word in English.
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