How to pronounce technically
Say it like TEK-nih-kuh-lee. Technically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- nih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Technically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep 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 technically
American and British speakers say technically in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛknɪkəli/ in the US and /ˈtɛknɪkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-nih-kuh-lee.
What does technically mean?
- with regard to technique“technically lagging behind the Japanese”“a technically brilliant boxer”
- with regard to technical skill and the technology available“a technically brilliant solution”
- according to the exact meaning; according to the facts“technically, a bank's reserves belong to the stockholders”“technically, the term is no longer used by experts”
Where does technically come from?
From technical + -ly.
Questions about saying technically
How do you pronounce technically?
Say TEK-nih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛknɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛknɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in technically?
Technically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · nih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say technically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛknɪkəli/ and the British form is /ˈtɛknɪkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.