How to pronounce musically
Say it like MYOO-zih-klee. Musically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- zih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Musically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of musically
American and British speakers say musically in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuzɪkli/ in the US and /ˈmjuːzɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-zih-klee.
What does musically mean?
- In a musical manner.“The wind chimes tinkled musically in the breeze.”
- In terms of music.“The film looked good, but was musically lacking.”
Where does musically come from?
From Middle English musicallye, musikili; equivalent to musical + -ly.
Questions about saying musically
How do you pronounce musically?
Say MYOO-zih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuzɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːzɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in musically?
Musically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · zih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say musically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuzɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːzɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.