How do you pronounce "categorically"?

In American English: /ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkli/ (kat-uh-GAHR-ikl-ee). In British English: /kˌatɪɡˈɒɹɪkli/ (k-AT-ig-or). In Canadian English: /ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkli/ (kat-uh-GAHR-ikl-ee). In Australian English: /kˌatɪɡˈɒɹɪkli/ (k-AT-ig-or).

Is "categorically" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkli/ (kat-uh-GAHR-ikl-ee), while in British English it's /kˌatɪɡˈɒɹɪkli/ (k-AT-ig-or).

How to Pronounce "categorically"

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/ˌkætəˈgɑːrɪkli/

kat-uh-GAHR-ikl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kætcate·əgor·gɑːri·ɪklcal·ily

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