How to pronounce essentially

essentially

/eˈsenʃəli/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /iːˈsenʃəli/.

/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/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.
/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/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.

A dialogue is essentially a series of lines.

How do you pronounce essentially?

Essentially is pronounced /eˈsenʃəli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /iːˈsenʃəli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in essentially?

Essentially has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in essentially?

The second syllable: /eˈsenʃəli/.