How to pronounce uncritically
Say it like un-KRIT-ih-kuh-lee. Uncritically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIT).
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- un
- KRIT
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncritically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 uncritically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-KRIT-ih-kuh-lee.
What does uncritically mean?
- In an uncritical manner.
Where does uncritically come from?
From uncritical + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying uncritically
How do you pronounce uncritically?
Say un-KRIT-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkrɪtɪkəli/. In British English it is /ənˈkrɪtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncritically?
Uncritically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRIT). Broken into parts: un · KRIT · ih · kuh · lee.
Is uncritically 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 /ənˈkrɪtɪkəli/ (un-KRIT-ih-kuh-lee).