How to pronounce actuarial
Say it like ak-choo-ER-ee-ul. Actuarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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- ak
- choo
- ER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actuarial 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.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of actuarial
American and British speakers say actuarial in essentially the same way: /ˌækˌtʃuˈɛriəl/ in the US and /æktjuˈɛəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-tyoo-AIR-ree-ul.
What does actuarial mean?
- Of or pertaining to actuaries.
- Relating to statistical calculation, especially pertaining to insurance.
Where does actuarial come from?
From actuary + -al.
Words that rhyme with actuarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of actuarial.
Questions about saying actuarial
How do you pronounce actuarial?
Say ak-choo-ER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌækˌtʃuˈɛriəl/. In British English it is /æktjuˈɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actuarial?
Actuarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: ak · choo · ER · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say actuarial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækˌtʃuˈɛriəl/ and the British form is /æktjuˈɛəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.