How to pronounce racially
Say it like RAY-shuh-lee. Racially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep 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 racially
American and British speakers say racially in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪʃəli/ in the US and /ˈreɪʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-shuh-lee.
What does racially mean?
- Relating to race.“a racially aggravated attack”
Where does racially come from?
From racial + -ly.
Words that rhyme with racially
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of racially.
Questions about saying racially
How do you pronounce racially?
Say RAY-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪʃəli/. In British English it is /ˈreɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racially?
Racially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say racially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪʃəli/ and the British form is /ˈreɪʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.