How to pronounce electronically
Say it like il-ek-TRAH-nih-kuh-lee. Electronically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAH).
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- il
- ek
- TRAH
- nih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electronically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of electronically
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: el-ek-TRON-ih-klee.
What does electronically mean?
- By means of electronics, or of electronic technology.
Where does electronically come from?
From electronic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with electronically
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Questions about saying electronically
How do you pronounce electronically?
Say il-ek-TRAH-nih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪkəˌli/. In British English it is /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɒnɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electronically?
Electronically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAH). Broken into parts: il · ek · TRAH · nih · kuh · lee.
Is electronically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɒnɪkli/ (el-ek-TRON-ih-klee).