How to pronounce physically
physically
/ˈfɪzɪkəli/
4 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈfɪzɪkli/.
Physically, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /z/as in zoo | A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /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. |
In a sentence
Generally speaking, men are physically stronger than women.
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- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce physically?
Physically is pronounced /ˈfɪzɪkəli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈfɪzɪkli/, is also used.
How many syllables are in physically?
Physically has 4 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in physically?
The first syllable: /ˈfɪzɪkəli/.