How to pronounce tangentially
Say it like tan-JEN-shuh-lee. Tangentially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN).
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- tan
- JEN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tangentially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep 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 tangentially
American and British speakers say tangentially in essentially the same way: /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/ in the US and /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: tan-JEN-shuh-lee.
What does tangentially mean?
- In a tangential manner or direction.
Where does tangentially come from?
From tangential + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tangentially
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Questions about saying tangentially
How do you pronounce tangentially?
Say tan-JEN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/. In British English it is /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tangentially?
Tangentially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEN). Broken into parts: tan · JEN · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tangentially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/ and the British form is /tænˈdʒɛnʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.