How to pronounce medically
Say it like MED-uh-klee. Medically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
- MED
- uh
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of medically
American and British speakers say medically in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəkli/ in the US and /ˈmɛdɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ih-klee.
What does medically mean?
- For medical purposes.“This drug should be used medically rather than recreationally.”
- In a medical manner or context.“medically speaking”
Where does medically come from?
From medical + -ly.
Questions about saying medically
How do you pronounce medically?
Say MED-uh-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəkli/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medically?
Medically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · uh · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say medically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəkli/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.