How to pronounce euphemistically
Say it like yoo-fuh-MIS-tih-klee. Euphemistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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- yoo
- fuh
- MIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphemistically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep 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 euphemistically
American and British speakers say euphemistically in essentially the same way: /ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkli/ in the US and /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-fuh-MIS-tih-klee.
What does euphemistically mean?
- In a euphemistic manner.
Where does euphemistically come from?
From euphemistic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with euphemistically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of euphemistically.
Questions about saying euphemistically
How do you pronounce euphemistically?
Say yoo-fuh-MIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphemistically?
Euphemistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: yoo · fuh · MIS · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say euphemistically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjufəˈmɪstɪkli/ and the British form is /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.