How to pronounce strategically
Say it like struh-TEE-jih-klee. Strategically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- struh
- TEE
- jih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strategically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jihKeep 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 strategically
American and British speakers say strategically in essentially the same way: /strəˈtidʒɪkli/ in the US and /strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: struh-TEE-jih-klee.
What does strategically mean?
- In a strategic manner.
Where does strategically come from?
From strategic + -ally.
Questions about saying strategically
How do you pronounce strategically?
Say struh-TEE-jih-klee. The American pronunciation is /strəˈtidʒɪkli/. In British English it is /strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strategically?
Strategically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: struh · TEE · jih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say strategically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strəˈtidʒɪkli/ and the British form is /strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.