How to pronounce linguistically
Say it like ling-GWIS-tih-kuh-lee. Linguistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWIS).
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- ling
- GWIS
- tih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguistically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWISSay 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 linguistically
American and British speakers say linguistically in essentially the same way: /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/ in the US and /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ling-GWIS-tih-kuh-lee.
What does linguistically mean?
- In the manner of linguistics.
- From a linguistic perspective.
Where does linguistically come from?
From linguistical + -ly or from linguistic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with linguistically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linguistically.
Questions about saying linguistically
How do you pronounce linguistically?
Say ling-GWIS-tih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/. In British English it is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguistically?
Linguistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWIS). Broken into parts: ling · GWIS · tih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say linguistically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/ and the British form is /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.