How to pronounce alphabetically
Say it like al-fuh-BET-ih-klee. Alphabetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET).
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- al
- fuh
- BET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphabetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BETSay 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 alphabetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-fuh-BET-ih-klee.
What does alphabetically mean?
- In an alphabetical manner.
- Arranged in the order of the alphabet.
Where does alphabetically come from?
From alphabetical + -ly.
Words that rhyme with alphabetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alphabetically.
- genetically
- aesthetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- apologetically
- cosmetically
Questions about saying alphabetically
How do you pronounce alphabetically?
Say al-fuh-BET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphabetically?
Alphabetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET). Broken into parts: al · fuh · BET · ih · klee.
Is alphabetically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/ (al-fuh-BET-ih-klee).