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How to pronounce etymologically

Say it like et-ih-muh-LAH-jih-klee. Etymologically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).

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US American/ˌɛtɪməˈlɑdʒɪkli/et-ih-muh-LAH-jih-klee
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  • et
  • ih
  • muh
  • LAH
  • jih
  • klee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Etymologically pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  4. LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  5. jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  6. kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

What does etymologically mean?

adverb
  1. Based on or belonging to etymology.

Where does etymologically come from?

From etymological + -ly.

Words that rhyme with etymologically

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Questions about saying etymologically

How do you pronounce etymologically?

Say et-ih-muh-LAH-jih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtɪməˈlɑdʒɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in etymologically?

Etymologically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: et · ih · muh · LAH · jih · klee.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).