How to pronounce materially
Say it like muh-TIR-ee-uh-lee. Materially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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- muh
- TIR
- ee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Materially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 materially
American and British speakers say materially in essentially the same way: /məˈtɪriəli/ in the US and /məˈtɪriəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-TIR-ee-uh-lee.
What does materially mean?
- In a material manner; with regard to physical things or characteristics.
- To a significant degree.
Where does materially come from?
From Middle English materialy; equivalent to material + -ly.
Questions about saying materially
How do you pronounce materially?
Say muh-TIR-ee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /məˈtɪriəli/. In British English it is /məˈtɪriəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in materially?
Materially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: muh · TIR · ee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say materially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈtɪriəli/ and the British form is /məˈtɪriəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.