How To Pronounce Classically
classically
How To Say Classically Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, classically is pronounced /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkl̥æs.ɪ.kəl.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈklæs.ɪ.kə.li/.
Classically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Classically has four syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Classically
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Classically /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/
- Rule 18
a Before s Or ss
When s or ss follows the letter a, the vowel is long. An exception is gas /ɡæs/.
mask /mɑːsk/class /klɑːs/past /pɑːst/
Classically is an exception. It is /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/ in British English.
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Classically /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Classically /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/
Questions About Classically
How do you say classically phonetically?
Classically sounds like KLAS-i-kuhl-ee in British English and KLAS-i-kuh-lee in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce classically in British English?
In British English, classically is pronounced /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkl̥æs.ɪ.kəl.i].
How do you pronounce classically in American English?
In American English, classically is pronounced /ˈklæs.ɪ.kə.li/.
How many syllables are in classically?
Classically has four syllables, /klæs/ + /ɪ/ + /kəl/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in classically?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /klæs/.
Do British and American English pronounce classically the same way?
No. British English has /ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl.i/ and American English has /ˈklæs.ɪ.kə.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Classically
Classically has four syllables. See how classically divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oooo
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