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How to pronounce “hopefully”
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Pronunciation guide for hopefully
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of hopefully with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Boyhood
I think hopefully a movie like this
- Definition summary
- In a hopeful manner. [from 17th c.]
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce hopefully
Boyhood

I think hopefully a movie like this
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “hopefully”
Meaning
- [Adverb]
- In a hopeful manner. [from 17th c.]
- (not comparable) It is hoped that; I hope; we hope. [from 18th c.]
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