How to pronounce idiotically
Say it like id-ee-AH-tih-klee. Idiotically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪdiˈɑtɪkli/id-ee-AH-tih-klee
UK British/ˌɪdiˈɒtɪkli/id-ee-OT-ih-klee
- id
- ee
- AH
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiotically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 idiotically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: id-ee-OT-ih-klee.
What does idiotically mean?
adverb
- In an idiotic manner.
Where does idiotically come from?
From idiotic + -ally.
Questions about saying idiotically
How do you pronounce idiotically?
Say id-ee-AH-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdiˈɑtɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiotically?
Idiotically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: id · ee · AH · tih · klee.
Is idiotically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪkli/ (id-ee-OT-ih-klee).