How To Pronounce Periodically
periodically
How To Say Periodically Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, periodically is pronounced /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ.kə.li/.
Periodically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third 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
Periodically has six syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the third syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is ooOooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Periodically
- 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. Periodically /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.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. Periodically /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.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. Periodically /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.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. Periodically /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/
Questions About Periodically
How do you say periodically phonetically?
Periodically sounds like peer-ree-OD-i-kuhl-ee in British English and peer-ee-AH-di-kuh-lee in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce periodically in British English?
In British English, periodically is pronounced /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i].
How do you pronounce periodically in American English?
In American English, periodically is pronounced /ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ.kə.li/.
How many syllables are in periodically?
Periodically has six syllables, /pɪə/ + /ri/ + /ɒd/ + /ɪ/ + /kəl/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in periodically?
The main stress is on the third syllable, /ɒd/.
Do British and American English pronounce periodically the same way?
No. British English has /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i/ and American English has /ˌpɪr.iˈɑː.dɪ.kə.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Periodically
Periodically has six syllables. See how periodically divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern ooOooo
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