How to pronounce acoustically
Say it like uh-KOO-stih-klee. Acoustically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- stih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acoustically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stihKeep 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 acoustically
American and British speakers say acoustically in essentially the same way: /əˈkustɪkli/ in the US and /əˈkuːstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOO-stih-klee.
What does acoustically mean?
- In an acoustic manner, or using an acoustic musical instrument.
- From the perspective of acoustics.
Where does acoustically come from?
From acoustic + -ally, or from acoustical + -ly.
Questions about saying acoustically
How do you pronounce acoustically?
Say uh-KOO-stih-klee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkustɪkli/. In British English it is /əˈkuːstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acoustically?
Acoustically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · stih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say acoustically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkustɪkli/ and the British form is /əˈkuːstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.