How to pronounce medially
Say it like MEE-dee-uh-lee. Medially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- dee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep 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 medially
American and British speakers say medially in essentially the same way: /ˈmidiəli/ in the US and /ˈmiːdiəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-dee-uh-lee.
What does medially mean?
- In or relating to the middle.
- In a medial direction or location; near or along the midline.
- In a medial direction or location; nearer or toward the midline.
Where does medially come from?
From medial + -ly.
Questions about saying medially
How do you pronounce medially?
Say MEE-dee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmidiəli/. In British English it is /ˈmiːdiəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medially?
Medially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · dee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say medially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmidiəli/ and the British form is /ˈmiːdiəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.