To pronounce "tangentially", say TANG-ent-ially — 3 syllables, IPA /tænˈd͡ʒɛnʃi.əli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/tænˈd͡ʒɛnʃi.əli/
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"tangentially" has 3 syllables: tang-ent-ially. It rhymes with sequentially and exponentially, if that helps it stick.
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"Tangentially" has 3 syllables: tang · ent · ially.
The IPA transcription of "tangentially" is /tænˈd͡ʒɛnʃi.əli/.
Tangentially: In a tangential manner or direction.
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