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How to pronounce scientifically

scientifically
/saɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
6 syllables, stress on the third

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There is a second pronunciation: /saɪənˈtɪfɪkli/.

Scientifically, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

This is a scientifically proven fact.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce scientifically?

Scientifically is pronounced /saɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /saɪənˈtɪfɪkli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in scientifically?

Scientifically has 6 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in scientifically?

The third syllable: /saɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/.

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