How to pronounce socially
Say it like SOH-shuh-lee. Socially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Socially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 socially
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-shuh-lee.
What does socially mean?
- by or with respect to society“socially accepted norms”
- in a social manner“socially unpopular”
Where does socially come from?
From social + -ly.
Questions about saying socially
How do you pronounce socially?
Say SOH-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊʃəli/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in socially?
Socially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · shuh · lee.
Is socially pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊʃəli/ (SOH-shuh-lee).