How to Pronounce Essentially

To pronounce "essentially", say ESS-ent-ially — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “essentially”

"essentially" has 3 syllables: ess-ent-ially. It rhymes with eventually and exponentially, if that helps it stick.

What does essentially mean?

adverb

  1. In an essential manner; in essence

Synonyms

actuallyat bottomat heartbasicallycentrallycharacteristicallyfactuallyfundamentally

Words that rhyme with essentially

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eventuallyexponentiallypotentiallyconfidentiallypreferentiallypresidentially

Related words

basicallyfundamentallysubstantivelyquintessentiallyintrinsicallyspecificallysubstanceoriginally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "essentially"?▾

"Essentially" has 3 syllables: ess · ent · ially.

What is the IPA transcription of "essentially"?▾

The IPA transcription of "essentially" is /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/.

What does "essentially" mean?▾

Essentially: In an essential manner; in essence

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