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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

officially

/əˈfɪʃəli/

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What does officially mean?

adverb

  1. In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.
  2. (slang) Thoroughly, completely.

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IPA pronunciation

/əˈfɪʃəli/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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As long as we officially encourage and countenance the production of large families, the evils of child labor will confront us.
Margaret SangerThe Pivot of CivilizationProject Gutenberg ebook #1689
I desire to convey to you officially my assurance, that if your hesitation is attributable to that circumstance, it is uncalled for.
Arthur Sullivan; W. S. (William Schwenck) GilbertThe Complete Plays of Gilbert and SullivanProject Gutenberg ebook #808
More book examples (3)
None may touch the dead or enter the Towers where they repose except certain men who are officially appointed for that purpose.
Mark TwainFollowing the Equator: A Journey Around the WorldProject Gutenberg ebook #2895
There were probably nearly a hundred boys on each side, and the rule was that every fair hit made the receiver officially dead.
Charles A. EastmanIndian Heroes and Great ChieftainsProject Gutenberg ebook #336
Then a slight mishap demanded attention, but was speedily repaired, and was ignored officially as being too trivial to influence the main issue.
Frederick Arthur Ambrose TalbotAeroplanes and Dirigibles of WarProject Gutenberg ebook #793