How To Pronounce Technically
technically
How To Say Technically Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, technically is pronounced /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰek.nɪ.kəl.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈtek.nɪ.kə.li/.
Technically 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
Technically 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 Technically
- 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. Technically /ˈtek.nɪ.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. Technically /ˈtek.nɪ.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. Technically /ˈtek.nɪ.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. Technically /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl.i/
Questions About Technically
How do you say technically phonetically?
Technically sounds like TEK-ni-kuhl-ee in British English and TEK-ni-kuh-lee in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce technically in British English?
In British English, technically is pronounced /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰek.nɪ.kəl.i].
How do you pronounce technically in American English?
In American English, technically is pronounced /ˈtek.nɪ.kə.li/.
How many syllables are in technically?
Technically has four syllables, /tek/ + /nɪ/ + /kəl/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in technically?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /tek/.
Do British and American English pronounce technically the same way?
No. British English has /ˈtek.nɪ.kəl.i/ and American English has /ˈtek.nɪ.kə.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Technically
Technically has four syllables. See how technically 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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