How to pronounce magnetically
Say it like mag-NET-ih-kuh-lee. Magnetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
- mag
- NET
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- magKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NETSay 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.
- 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 magnetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mag-NET-ih-kuh-lee.
What does magnetically mean?
- Using magnetism.
- As if by a magnet.“My eyes were magnetically drawn to the scene.”
Where does magnetically come from?
From magnetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with magnetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magnetically.
Questions about saying magnetically
How do you pronounce magnetically?
Say mag-NET-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /mæɡˈnɛtɪkəli/. In British English it is /mæɡˈnɛtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnetically?
Magnetically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: mag · NET · ih · kuh · lee.
Is magnetically 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 /mæɡˈnɛtɪkəli/ (mag-NET-ih-kuh-lee).