How to pronounce adjectival
Say it like aj-uk-TY-vul. Adjectival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- aj
- uk
- TY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adjectival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adjectival
American and British speakers say adjectival in essentially the same way: /ˌædʒəkˈtaɪvəl/ in the US and /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: aj-ek-TY-vul.
What does adjectival mean?
- Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.“adjectival syntax”
- Of or relating to procedure, especially to technicalities thereof.
- An adjectival phrase or clause.
Where does adjectival come from?
From adjective + -al.
Words that rhyme with adjectival
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adjectival.
Questions about saying adjectival
How do you pronounce adjectival?
Say aj-uk-TY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒəkˈtaɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adjectival?
Adjectival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: aj · uk · TY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say adjectival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædʒəkˈtaɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˌædʒɛkˈtaɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.