How to pronounce rhetorically
Say it like ruh-TOR-ih-klee. Rhetorically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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US American/rəˈtɔrɪkli/ruh-TOR-ih-klee
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- ruh
- TOR
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhetorically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
What does rhetorically mean?
adverb
- In a rhetorical manner.
- With reference to rhetoric.
Where does rhetorically come from?
From Middle English retorycally; equivalent to rhetorical + -ly.
Words that rhyme with rhetorically
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Questions about saying rhetorically
How do you pronounce rhetorically?
Say ruh-TOR-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /rəˈtɔrɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhetorically?
Rhetorically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: ruh · TOR · ih · klee.