How to pronounce politically
Say it like PLIT-ih-klee. Politically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIT).
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- PLIT
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Politically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 politically
- American English uses 3 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: puh-LIT-ih-kuh-lee.
What does politically mean?
- with regard to social relationships involving authority“politically correct clothing”
- with regard to government“politically organized units”
Where does politically come from?
From political + -ly.
Words that rhyme with politically
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Questions about saying politically
How do you pronounce politically?
Say PLIT-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɪtɪkli/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in politically?
Politically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLIT). Broken into parts: PLIT · ih · klee.
Is politically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/ (puh-LIT-ih-kuh-lee).