"rhetorically" 怎么发音

word

US

ɹəˈtɔɹɪkɫi

ruh-TOR-ik-lee

UK

ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkli

reh-TOR-ik-lee

释义

In a way that relates to effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often used when referring to questions or statements made for effect rather than to get an answer.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ɹəˈtɔɹɪkɫi

英式英语

ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkli

简化发音

美式

ruh-TOR-ik-lee

英式

reh-TOR-ik-lee

语境中听

He asked the question rhetorically.

She smiled and replied rhetorically.

His words were meant rhetorically, not literally.

Are you asking rhetorically, or do you want an answer?