How to pronounce electrically
Say it like ih-LEK-trih-kuh-lee. Electrically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɪˈlɛktrɪkəli/ih-LEK-trih-kuh-lee
UK British/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ih-LEK-trih-klee
- ih
- LEK
- trih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trihKeep 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 electrically
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ih-LEK-trih-klee.
What does electrically mean?
adverb
- By means of electricity.
- In an electric manner.“The concert was electrically exciting.”
- In terms of electrons.“an electrically symmetric atom”
Where does electrically come from?
From electric + -ally, electrical + -ly.
Questions about saying electrically
How do you pronounce electrically?
Say ih-LEK-trih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəli/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrically?
Electrically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: ih · LEK · trih · kuh · lee.
Is electrically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ (ih-LEK-trih-klee).