How to pronounce externally
Say it like ik-STUR-nuh-lee. Externally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
- ik
- STUR
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Externally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 externally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STUR-nuh-lee.
What does externally mean?
- on the surface or the outside
Where does externally come from?
From external + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with externally
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Questions about saying externally
How do you pronounce externally?
Say ik-STUR-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɝnəli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɜːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in externally?
Externally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: ik · STUR · nuh · lee.
Is externally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈstɜːnəli/ (ik-STUR-nuh-lee).