How to pronounce spasmodically
Say it like spaz-MAW-dih-klee. Spasmodically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAW).
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- spaz
- MAW
- dih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spasmodically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spazKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dihKeep 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 spasmodically
American and British speakers say spasmodically in essentially the same way: /spæzˈmɔdɪkli/ in the US and /spæzˈmɔːdɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: spaz-MAW-dih-klee.
What does spasmodically mean?
- In a spasmodic manner; intermittently.
Where does spasmodically come from?
From spasmodic + -ally.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying spasmodically
How do you pronounce spasmodically?
Say spaz-MAW-dih-klee. The American pronunciation is /spæzˈmɔdɪkli/. In British English it is /spæzˈmɔːdɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spasmodically?
Spasmodically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAW). Broken into parts: spaz · MAW · dih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say spasmodically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spæzˈmɔdɪkli/ and the British form is /spæzˈmɔːdɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.