How to pronounce parenthetically
Say it like puh-ren-THET-ih-kuh-lee. Parenthetically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
- puh
- ren
- THET
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parenthetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- renKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 parenthetically
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAR-un-thet-ih-klee.
What does parenthetically mean?
- As an aside, incidentally.
- Using parentheses.
Where does parenthetically come from?
From parenthetical + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- apropos
- btdubs
Words that rhyme with parenthetically
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Questions about saying parenthetically
How do you pronounce parenthetically?
Say puh-ren-THET-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /pərɛnˈθɛtɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈpærənˌθɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parenthetically?
Parenthetically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: puh · ren · THET · ih · kuh · lee.
Is parenthetically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˈpærənˌθɛtɪkli/ (PAR-un-thet-ih-klee).