How to pronounce hypothetically
Say it like hy-puh-THET-ih-klee. Hypothetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- hy
- puh
- THET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypothetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep 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 hypothetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-puh-THET-ih-klee.
What does hypothetically mean?
- In a hypothetical way; as a hypothesis.“He offered the proposition hypothetically.”
- Used to introduce a proposition to discussion without commitment to its truth.“Hypothetically, what would you say if I proposed marriage to you?”
Where does hypothetically come from?
From hypothetical + -ly.
Words that rhyme with hypothetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hypothetically.
- genetically
- aesthetically
- alphabetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- apologetically
- cosmetically
Questions about saying hypothetically
How do you pronounce hypothetically?
Say hy-puh-THET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypothetically?
Hypothetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: hy · puh · THET · ih · klee.
Is hypothetically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/ (hy-puh-THET-ih-klee).