How to pronounce glacially
Say it like GLAY-shee-uh-lee. Glacially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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- GLAY
- shee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glacially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 glacially
American and British speakers say glacially in essentially the same way: /ˈɡleɪʃiəli/ in the US and /ˈɡleɪʃiəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAY-shee-uh-lee.
What does glacially mean?
- Through glacial action.
- In a (literally or figuratively) icy manner; icily.
- With the speed of a glacier; very slowly.
Where does glacially come from?
From glacial + -ly.
Questions about saying glacially
How do you pronounce glacially?
Say GLAY-shee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪʃiəli/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪʃiəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glacially?
Glacially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · shee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say glacially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡleɪʃiəli/ and the British form is /ˈɡleɪʃiəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.