How to pronounce sporadically
Say it like spuh-RAD-ih-klee. Sporadically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD).
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- spuh
- RAD
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sporadically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of sporadically
American and British speakers say sporadically in essentially the same way: /spəˈrædɪkli/ in the US and /spəˈrædɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: spuh-RAD-ih-klee.
What does sporadically mean?
- At an occasional, infrequent, or irregular frequency.
Where does sporadically come from?
From sporadic + -ally.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying sporadically
How do you pronounce sporadically?
Say spuh-RAD-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /spəˈrædɪkli/. In British English it is /spəˈrædɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sporadically?
Sporadically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD). Broken into parts: spuh · RAD · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say sporadically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spəˈrædɪkli/ and the British form is /spəˈrædɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.