How to pronounce clinically
Say it like KLIN-ih-kuh-lee. Clinically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN).
- KLIN
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clinically
American and British speakers say clinically in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪnɪkəli/ in the US and /ˈklɪnɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIN-ih-kuh-lee.
What does clinically mean?
- In a clinical manner: dispassionately or analytically.
- In the setting of a medical clinic; in a clinical setting; (of a health condition) to a degree high enough to be relevant to clinical practice.“clinically apparent”
- At a person's bedside.“a person baptised clinically”
Where does clinically come from?
From clinical + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- nonclinically
Words that rhyme with clinically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clinically.
Questions about saying clinically
How do you pronounce clinically?
Say KLIN-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪnɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈklɪnɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinically?
Clinically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN). Broken into parts: KLIN · ih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say clinically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪnɪkəli/ and the British form is /ˈklɪnɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.