How to pronounce comically
Say it like KAH-mih-kuh-lee. Comically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- mih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep 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 comically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-ih-kuh-lee.
What does comically mean?
- In a comical manner.
Where does comically come from?
From comical + -ly.
Questions about saying comically
How do you pronounce comically?
Say KAH-mih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comically?
Comically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mih · kuh · lee.
Is comically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmɪkəli/ (KOM-ih-kuh-lee).