How to pronounce shambolically
Say it like sham-BAH-lih-klee. Shambolically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- sham
- BAH
- lih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shambolically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep 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 shambolically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sham-BOL-ih-klee.
What does shambolically mean?
- In a shambolic manner.
Where does shambolically come from?
From shambolic + -ally.
Questions about saying shambolically
How do you pronounce shambolically?
Say sham-BAH-lih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃæmˈbɑlɪkli/. In British English it is /ʃæmˈbɒlɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shambolically?
Shambolically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: sham · BAH · lih · klee.
Is shambolically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ʃæmˈbɒlɪkli/ (sham-BOL-ih-klee).