How to pronounce seriously

Say it like this: /ˈsɪɹ.i.əs.li/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈsɪɹ.i.əs.li/

What does seriously mean?

advIn a serious or literal manner.

“He was hoping that we would take him seriously.”

Gravely; deeply; very much.

“That was a seriously unpleasant thing to say.”

Used to attempt to introduce a serious point in a less serious conversation.

“Now, seriously, why did you forget to feed the cat today?”

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