How to pronounce adsorptional
Say it like ad-ZORP-shuh-nul. Adsorptional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORP).
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- ad
- ZORP
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adsorptional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 adsorptional
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ad-ZAWP-shuh-nul.
What does adsorptional mean?
- Of or pertaining to adsorption.
Where does adsorptional come from?
From adsorption + -al.
Questions about saying adsorptional
How do you pronounce adsorptional?
Say ad-ZORP-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ædˈzɔrpʃənəl/. In British English it is /ædˈzɔːpʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adsorptional?
Adsorptional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZORP). Broken into parts: ad · ZORP · shuh · nul.
Is adsorptional pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ædˈzɔːpʃənəl/ (ad-ZAWP-shuh-nul).