How to Pronounce "symbolically"
word
sɪmˈbɑɫɪkəɫi/, /sɪmˈbɑɫɪkɫi
sim-BAH-li-kuh-lee
sɪmbˈɒlɪkli
sim-BOL-ik-lee
Definition
In a way that uses symbols to represent ideas, qualities, or meanings, rather than expressing them literally.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪmˈbɑɫɪkəɫi/, /sɪmˈbɑɫɪkɫi
British English
sɪmbˈɒlɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sim-BAH-li-kuh-lee
UK
sim-BOL-ik-lee
Listen in Context
The white dove is symbolically a sign of peace.
The ring was symbolically placed on her finger during the ceremony.
Giving flowers is symbolically a way to show love.
He apologized, but it felt like he was just doing it symbolically, not from the heart.