How to pronounce theatrically
Say it like thee-AT-rih-kuh-lee. Theatrically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- thee
- AT
- rih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theatrically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of theatrically
American and British speakers say theatrically in essentially the same way: /θiˈætrɪkəˌli/ in the US and /θiˈætrɪkəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: thee-AT-rih-kuh-lee.
What does theatrically mean?
- In a theatrical or dramatic manner.
- In theaters, or in terms of the theater.“The film premiered on 3 August before opening theatrically two days later.”
Where does theatrically come from?
From theatrical + -ly.
Questions about saying theatrically
How do you pronounce theatrically?
Say thee-AT-rih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /θiˈætrɪkəˌli/. In British English it is /θiˈætrɪkəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theatrically?
Theatrically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: thee · AT · rih · kuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say theatrically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θiˈætrɪkəˌli/ and the British form is /θiˈætrɪkəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.