How to pronounce ethically
Say it like ETH-ih-kuh-lee. Ethically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
- ETH
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep 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 ethically
American and British speakers say ethically in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθɪkəli/ in the US and /ˈɛθɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-ih-kuh-lee.
What does ethically mean?
- In an ethical manner.
- Concerning ethics.
Where does ethically come from?
From ethical + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying ethically
How do you pronounce ethically?
Say ETH-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈɛθɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethically?
Ethically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · ih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ethically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθɪkəli/ and the British form is /ˈɛθɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.