How to Pronounce "selectively"
word
səˈɫɛktɪvɫi
suh-LEK-tiv-lee
sɪlˈɛktɪvli
si-LEK-tiv-lee
Definition
In a way that involves choosing only certain things, people, or options and not others.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈɫɛktɪvɫi
British English
sɪlˈɛktɪvli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-LEK-tiv-lee
UK
si-LEK-tiv-lee
Listen in Context
The teacher selectively called on students to answer questions.
She eats selectively, avoiding certain foods.
The machine selectively filters out harmful particles.
You should check your emails selectively—don’t read every single one.