How to pronounce optimistically
Say it like ahp-tih-MIS-tih-klee. Optimistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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US American/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪkli/ahp-tih-MIS-tih-klee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ahp
- tih
- MIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optimistically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep 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.
What does optimistically mean?
adverb
- In an optimistic manner.
Where does optimistically come from?
From optimistic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with optimistically
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Questions about saying optimistically
How do you pronounce optimistically?
Say ahp-tih-MIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optimistically?
Optimistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: ahp · tih · MIS · tih · klee.