How to pronounce alchemically
Say it like al-KEM-uh-klee. Alchemically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEM).
- al
- KEM
- uh
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alchemically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alchemically
American and British speakers say alchemically in essentially the same way: /ælˈkɛməkli/ in the US and /ælˈkɛməkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-KEM-uh-klee.
What does alchemically mean?
- By means of, or in terms of, alchemy.
Where does alchemically come from?
From alchemical + -ly.
Questions about saying alchemically
How do you pronounce alchemically?
Say al-KEM-uh-klee. The American pronunciation is /ælˈkɛməkli/. In British English it is /ælˈkɛməkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alchemically?
Alchemically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEM). Broken into parts: al · KEM · uh · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say alchemically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈkɛməkli/ and the British form is /ælˈkɛməkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.