How to pronounce periodically
Say it like pee-ree-AH-dih-kuh-lee. Periodically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- pee
- ree
- AH
- dih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep 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 periodically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: peer-rih-OD-ih-kuh-lee.
What does periodically mean?
- in a sporadic manner“he only works sporadically”
Where does periodically come from?
From periodic + -ally.
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Questions about saying periodically
How do you pronounce periodically?
Say pee-ree-AH-dih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpiriˈɑdɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodically?
Periodically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: pee · ree · AH · dih · kuh · lee.
Is periodically 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 /ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪkəli/ (peer-rih-OD-ih-kuh-lee).