How to Pronounce Theoretically

To pronounce "theoretically", say THEOR-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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THEOR-et-ic-ally

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💡 Tip for remembering “theoretically”

"theoretically" has 4 syllables: theor-et-ic-ally. It rhymes with pathetically and hermetically, if that helps it stick.

What does theoretically mean?

adverb

  1. In theory; on paper

    “I haven't tested it, but theoretically it ought to fly.”

  2. In a theoretical manner

    “I solved the problem theoretically rather than practically.”

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Words that rhyme with theoretically

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patheticallyhermeticallysympatheticallypoeticallyaestheticallyapologeticallyparentheticallygeneticallyalphabeticallymagneticallysyntheticallyphonetically

Related words

theoreticalconceptualconceptuallynotionallytheoreticnotionalintellectuallynominally

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How many syllables are in "theoretically"?▾

"Theoretically" has 4 syllables: theor · et · ic · ally.

What does "theoretically" mean?▾

Theoretically: In theory; on paper

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