To pronounce "accidentally", say ACC-id-ent-ally — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/
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"accidentally" has 4 syllables: acc-id-ent-ally. It rhymes with incrementally and incidentally, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He discovered penicillin largely accidentally.”
“He accidentally exposed the bacteria to mold spores.”
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"Accidentally" has 4 syllables: acc · id · ent · ally.
The IPA transcription of "accidentally" is /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/.
Accidentally: In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.
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