How to pronounce authentically
Say it like aw-THEN-tih-klee. Authentically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN).
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- aw
- THEN
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authentically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep 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 authentically
American and British speakers say authentically in essentially the same way: /ˌɔˈθɛntɪkli/ in the US and /ˌɒˈθɛntɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: oth-EN-tih-klee.
What does authentically mean?
- In an authentic manner; genuinely
Where does authentically come from?
From authentic + -ally.
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Questions about saying authentically
How do you pronounce authentically?
Say aw-THEN-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔˈθɛntɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɒˈθɛntɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authentically?
Authentically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN). Broken into parts: aw · THEN · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say authentically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɔˈθɛntɪkli/ and the British form is /ˌɒˈθɛntɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.