How to pronounce acoustical
Say it like uh-KOO-stih-kul. Acoustical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- stih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acoustical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stihKeep 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 acoustical
American and British speakers say acoustical in essentially the same way: /əˈkustɪkəl/ in the US and /əˈkuːstɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOO-stih-kul.
What does acoustical mean?
- Of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics.
Where does acoustical come from?
From acoustic + -al.
Questions about saying acoustical
How do you pronounce acoustical?
Say uh-KOO-stih-kul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkustɪkəl/. In British English it is /əˈkuːstɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acoustical?
Acoustical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · stih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say acoustical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkustɪkəl/ and the British form is /əˈkuːstɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.