How to pronounce amicably
Say it like AM-ih-kuh-blee. Amicably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- kuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amicably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amicably
American and British speakers say amicably in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪkəbli/ in the US and /ˈæmɪkəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-ih-kuh-blee.
What does amicably mean?
- Friendly; in an amicable manner.
- characterized by an absence of antagonism, especially in commonly difficult situations
- Synonym of out-of-court.
Where does amicably come from?
From Middle English amcabily, equivalent to amicable + -ly.
Questions about saying amicably
How do you pronounce amicably?
Say AM-ih-kuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪkəbli/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪkəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amicably?
Amicably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · kuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say amicably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪkəbli/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪkəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.