How to pronounce dramatically
Say it like druh-MAT-ih-klee. Dramatically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
- druh
- MAT
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dramatically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dramatically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: druh-MAT-ih-klee.
What does dramatically mean?
- In a dramatic manner.
Where does dramatically come from?
From dramatic + -ally.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- undramatically
Words that rhyme with dramatically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dramatically.
- automatically
- systematically
- democratically
- emphatically
- thematically
- erratically
- diplomatically
- ecstatically
- dogmatically
Questions about saying dramatically
How do you pronounce dramatically?
Say druh-MAT-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /drəˈmætɪkli/. In British English it is /drəˈmætɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dramatically?
Dramatically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: druh · MAT · ih · klee.
Is dramatically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /drəˈmætɪkli/ (druh-MAT-ih-klee).