How to pronounce methodically
Say it like mih-THOD-ih-kuh-lee. Methodically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOD).
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- mih
- THOD
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methodically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 methodically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mih-THOD-ih-kuh-lee.
What does methodically mean?
- In a methodical manner; with order.
Where does methodically come from?
From methodical + -ly.
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Questions about saying methodically
How do you pronounce methodically?
Say mih-THOD-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈθɑdɪkəli/. In British English it is /mɪˈθɒdɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methodically?
Methodically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOD). Broken into parts: mih · THOD · ih · kuh · lee.
Is methodically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪˈθɒdɪkəli/ (mih-THOD-ih-kuh-lee).