How to pronounce pessimistically
Say it like pes-uh-MIS-tih-klee. Pessimistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS).
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- pes
- uh
- MIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pessimistically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pessimistically
American and British speakers say pessimistically in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/ in the US and /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pes-uh-MIS-tih-klee.
What does pessimistically mean?
- In a pessimistic manner.
Where does pessimistically come from?
From pessimistic + -ally.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with pessimistically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pessimistically.
- realistically
- artistically
- characteristically
- stylistically
- optimistically
- unrealistically
- euphemistically
Questions about saying pessimistically
How do you pronounce pessimistically?
Say pes-uh-MIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pessimistically?
Pessimistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIS). Broken into parts: pes · uh · MIS · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say pessimistically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/ and the British form is /ˌpɛsəˈmɪstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.