How to pronounce academicals
Say it like ak-uh-DEM-ih-kulz. Academicals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce academicals. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ak
- uh
- DEM
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academicals 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of academicals
American and British speakers say academicals in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEM-ih-kulz.
What does academicals mean?
- The articles of dress prescribed and worn at some colleges and universities, typically on special occasions such as graduation.
Where does academicals come from?
From academic + al + -s.
Questions about saying academicals
How do you pronounce academicals?
Say ak-uh-DEM-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academicals?
Academicals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEM · ih · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say academicals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.