To pronounce "hypothetically", say HYPOTH-et-ic-ally — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"hypothetically" has 4 syllables: hypoth-et-ic-ally. It rhymes with pathetically and hermetically, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He offered the proposition hypothetically.”
“Hypothetically, what would you say if I proposed marriage to you?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hypothetically" has 4 syllables: hypoth · et · ic · ally.
Hypothetically: In a hypothetical way; as a hypothesis.
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