How to pronounce vertically
Say it like VUR-tih-klee. Vertically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɝtɪkli/VUR-tih-klee
UK British/ˈvɜːtɪkəli/VUR-tih-kuh-lee
- VUR
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vertically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep 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 vertically
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VUR-tih-kuh-lee.
What does vertically mean?
adverb
- In a vertical direction or position.“This story needs to be read vertically to be understood correctly.”
Where does vertically come from?
From vertical + -ly.
Questions about saying vertically
How do you pronounce vertically?
Say VUR-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vertically?
Vertically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · tih · klee.
Is vertically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈvɜːtɪkəli/ (VUR-tih-kuh-lee).