How to pronounce academical
Say it like ak-uh-DEM-ih-kul. Academical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
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- ak
- uh
- DEM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of academical
American and British speakers say academical in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEM-ih-kul.
What does academical mean?
- Belonging to the school of Plato; believing in Plato's philosophy; skeptical .
- Pertaining to a university or other form of higher education.
- Academic dress, consisting of a cap and gown.
Where does academical come from?
From Latin acadēmicus + -al.
Words that rhyme with academical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of academical.
Questions about saying academical
How do you pronounce academical?
Say ak-uh-DEM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academical?
Academical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEM · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say academical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.