How To Pronounce Critically
critically
How To Say Critically Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, critically is pronounced /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkr̥ɪt.ɪ.kəl.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kə.li/.
Critically 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
Critically 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.
Words That Rhyme With Critically
Transcription Tips For Critically
- 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. Critically /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
- 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. Critically /ˈkrɪt.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. Critically /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Critically /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/
Questions About Critically
How do you say critically phonetically?
Critically sounds like KRIT-i-kuhl-ee in British English and KRIT-i-kuh-lee in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce critically in British English?
In British English, critically is pronounced /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkr̥ɪt.ɪ.kəl.i].
How do you pronounce critically in American English?
In American English, critically is pronounced /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kə.li/.
How many syllables are in critically?
Critically has four syllables, /krɪt/ + /ɪ/ + /kəl/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in critically?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /krɪt/.
Do British and American English pronounce critically the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl.i/ and American English has /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kə.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Critically
Critically has four syllables. See how critically 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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