How to pronounce synthetically
Say it like sin-THET-ih-klee. Synthetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET).
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- sin
- THET
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Synthetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 synthetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-THET-ih-klee.
What does synthetically mean?
- Using synthetic methods.
Where does synthetically come from?
From synthetic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with synthetically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of synthetically.
- genetically
- aesthetically
- alphabetically
- hypothetically
- energetically
- phonetically
- poetically
- apologetically
- cosmetically
Questions about saying synthetically
How do you pronounce synthetically?
Say sin-THET-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/. In British English it is /sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in synthetically?
Synthetically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THET). Broken into parts: sin · THET · ih · klee.
Is synthetically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪnˈθɛtɪkli/ (sin-THET-ih-klee).