How to pronounce characteristically
Say it like ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tih-klee. Characteristically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS).
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US American/ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪkli/ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tih-klee
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- ker
- uk
- tuh
- RIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Characteristically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
What does characteristically mean?
adverb
- In a usual or expected way; in characteristic manner.
Where does characteristically come from?
From characteristic + -ally.
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Words that rhyme with characteristically
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Questions about saying characteristically
How do you pronounce characteristically?
Say ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in characteristically?
Characteristically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS). Broken into parts: ker · uk · tuh · RIS · tih · klee.