How to pronounce enigmatically
Say it like en-ig-MAT-ih-klee. Enigmatically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
- en
- ig
- MAT
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enigmatically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 enigmatically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-ig-MAT-ih-klee.
What does enigmatically mean?
- Acting in a manner that suggests an enigma.
- Behaving mysteriously or strangely.
- Functioning in a way that is unexplainable.
Where does enigmatically come from?
From enigmatic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with enigmatically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enigmatically.
- automatically
- dramatically
- systematically
- democratically
- emphatically
- thematically
- erratically
- diplomatically
- ecstatically
- dogmatically
Questions about saying enigmatically
How do you pronounce enigmatically?
Say en-ig-MAT-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enigmatically?
Enigmatically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: en · ig · MAT · ih · klee.
Is enigmatically 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 /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪkli/ (en-ig-MAT-ih-klee).