How to pronounce magically
Say it like MAJ-ih-kuh-lee. Magically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
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- MAJ
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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 magically
American and British speakers say magically in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒɪkəli/ in the US and /ˈmædʒɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-ih-kuh-lee.
What does magically mean?
- In a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic.
Where does magically come from?
From magic + -ally or magical + -ly.
Questions about saying magically
How do you pronounce magically?
Say MAJ-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magically?
Magically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · ih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say magically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒɪkəli/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.