How to pronounce phonetically
Say it like fuh-NET-ih-klee. Phonetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- fuh
- NET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phonetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-NET-ih-klee.
What does phonetically mean?
- In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling.“The hard words in the passage have been spelled phonetically.”
Where does phonetically come from?
From phonetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with phonetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonetically.
- genetically
- aesthetically
- alphabetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- poetically
- synthetically
- apologetically
- cosmetically
Questions about saying phonetically
How do you pronounce phonetically?
Say fuh-NET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnɛtɪkli/. In British English it is /fəˈnɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonetically?
Phonetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: fuh · NET · ih · klee.
Is phonetically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈnɛtɪkli/ (fuh-NET-ih-klee).