How to pronounce actional
Say it like AK-shuh-nul. Actional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of actional
American and British speakers say actional in essentially the same way: /ˈækʃənəl/ in the US and /ˈækʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-shuh-nul.
What does actional mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or depicting action, especially physical action.
- Depicting an action having an agent and a patient.
Where does actional come from?
From action + -al.
Questions about saying actional
How do you pronounce actional?
Say AK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈækʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈækʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actional?
Actional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say actional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˈækʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.