How to pronounce radically
Say it like RAD-ih-klee. Radically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD).
- RAD
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 radically
American and British speakers say radically in essentially the same way: /ˈrædɪkli/ in the US and /ˈrædɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD-ih-klee.
What does radically mean?
- In a radical manner; fundamentally; very.“two radically different political groups”
- At the root.“"Clot" and "clod" are radically the same word.”
Where does radically come from?
From radical + -ly, or from radix (“root”) + -ally.
Questions about saying radically
How do you pronounce radically?
Say RAD-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈrædɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radically?
Radically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD). Broken into parts: RAD · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say radically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈrædɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.