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How to pronounce environmentally

adjectiveB1Common word
ihnvairnMEHnuhlee

/ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛ.nə.li/

6 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Related entry: environmental

Related to the natural world and the way people affect it.

What to listen for

In natural speech, environmentally is often pronounced /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛ.nə.li/, with the /t/ hard to hear. You may also hear the clearer form /ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛn.tə.li/.

Common natural-speech form/ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛ.nə.li/
Form with a clear /t//ɪnˌvaɪ.ɹn̩ˈmɛn.tə.li/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adjective

Related to the natural world and the way people affect it.

The city has a new environmental policy.

Environmental damage can take years to repair.

Common phrases & grammar

environmental protection · environmental damage · environmental issue · environmental policy

environmental + noun

adjective

Related to the conditions around a person, animal, or thing.

Plants need the right environmental conditions to grow.

Environmental factors can affect a child's health.

Common phrases & grammar

environmental conditions · environmental factors · environmental change

environmental + noun

Related words & forms