How to pronounce journalistically
Say it like jur-nuh-LIS-tih-kuh-lee. Journalistically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- jur
- nuh
- LIS
- tih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journalistically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay 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.
- kuhKeep 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 journalistically
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-nuh-LIS-tih-kuh-lee.
What does journalistically mean?
- In a journalistic manner or context.
Where does journalistically come from?
From journalistic + -ally (“adverb”).
Words that rhyme with journalistically
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Questions about saying journalistically
How do you pronounce journalistically?
Say jur-nuh-LIS-tih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɝnəˈlɪstɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journalistically?
Journalistically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: jur · nuh · LIS · tih · kuh · lee.
Is journalistically 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 /ˌdʒɜːnəˈlɪstɪkəli/ (jur-nuh-LIS-tih-kuh-lee).