How to Pronounce Alphabetically

To pronounce "alphabetically", say ALPH-ab-et-ic-ally — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ALPH-ab-et-ic-ally

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💡 Tip for remembering “alphabetically”

"alphabetically" has 5 syllables: alph-ab-et-ic-ally. It rhymes with pathetically and hermetically, if that helps it stick.

What does alphabetically mean?

adverb

(manner) In an alphabetical manner.
(sequence) Arranged in the order of the alphabet.

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Words that rhyme with alphabetically

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pathetically hermetically sympathetically poetically aesthetically apologetically theoretically parenthetically genetically magnetically synthetically phonetically

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alphabetically"?▾

"Alphabetically" has 5 syllables: alph · ab · et · ic · ally.

What does "alphabetically" mean?▾

Alphabetically: (manner) In an alphabetical manner.

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