How to pronounce academically
Say it like ak-uh-DEM-ih-klee. Academically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
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- ak
- uh
- DEM
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of academically
American and British speakers say academically in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEM-ih-klee.
What does academically mean?
- In an academic style or way; from an academic perspective.“academically disadvantaged demographic group”
Where does academically come from?
From academical + -ly or academic + -ally.
Questions about saying academically
How do you pronounce academically?
Say ak-uh-DEM-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academically?
Academically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEM · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say academically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.