How to pronounce surgically
Say it like SUR-jih-kuh-lee. Surgically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- jih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Surgically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 surgically
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-jih-kuh-lee.
What does surgically mean?
- Relating to surgery; by means of surgery.“His cancer was treated surgically instead of with drugs or radiation.”
Where does surgically come from?
From surgical + -ly.
Questions about saying surgically
How do you pronounce surgically?
Say SUR-jih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝdʒɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in surgically?
Surgically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · jih · kuh · lee.
Is surgically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəli/ (SUR-jih-kuh-lee).