How to pronounce accidentally

accidentally

/æksəˈdentəli/

5 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /æksəˈdenəli/.

/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

He accidentally hit his thumb with the hammer.

How do you pronounce accidentally?

Accidentally is pronounced /æksəˈdentəli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /æksəˈdenəli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in accidentally?

Accidentally has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in accidentally?

The third syllable: /æksəˈdentəli/.