How to pronounce accentual
Say it like ak-SEN-choo-ul. Accentual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- ak
- SEN
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accentual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accentual
American and British speakers say accentual in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛntʃuəl/ in the US and /ækˈsɛntʃuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEN-choo-ul.
What does accentual mean?
- Of or pertaining to accent; characterized or formed by accent.
- Designating verse rhythms based on stress accents.
Where does accentual come from?
From accent + -ual.
Words that rhyme with accentual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accentual.
Questions about saying accentual
How do you pronounce accentual?
Say ak-SEN-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛntʃuəl/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛntʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accentual?
Accentual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ak · SEN · choo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say accentual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛntʃuəl/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛntʃuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.