How to pronounce ethnically
Say it like ETH-nih-klee. Ethnically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- nih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnically 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.
- nihKeep 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 ethnically
American and British speakers say ethnically in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθnɪkli/ in the US and /ˈɛθnɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-nih-klee.
What does ethnically mean?
- Of or pertaining to ethnicity.
Where does ethnically come from?
From ethnic + -ally.
Questions about saying ethnically
How do you pronounce ethnically?
Say ETH-nih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnically?
Ethnically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say ethnically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθnɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈɛθnɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.