How to pronounce realistically
Say it like ree-uh-LIS-tih-klee. Realistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS).
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- ree
- uh
- LIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Realistically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay 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 realistically
American and British speakers say realistically in essentially the same way: /ˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/ in the US and /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-LIS-tih-klee.
What does realistically mean?
- In a realistic manner.
- According to what is real or possible.“Realistically what did you think would happen?”
Where does realistically come from?
From realistic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with realistically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of realistically.
Questions about saying realistically
How do you pronounce realistically?
Say ree-uh-LIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in realistically?
Realistically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIS). Broken into parts: ree · uh · LIS · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say realistically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriəˈlɪstɪkli/ and the British form is /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.