How to pronounce alphabetical
Say it like al-fuh-BET-ih-kul. Alphabetical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET).
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- al
- fuh
- BET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphabetical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep 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 alphabetical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-fuh-BET-ih-kul.
What does alphabetical mean?
- Pertaining to, furnished with, or expressed by letters of the alphabet.
- According to the sequence of the letters of the alphabet.“All names were placed into an alphabetical list.”
Where does alphabetical come from?
From Latin alphabēticus + -al.
Words that rhyme with alphabetical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alphabetical.
Questions about saying alphabetical
How do you pronounce alphabetical?
Say al-fuh-BET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphabetical?
Alphabetical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET). Broken into parts: al · fuh · BET · ih · kul.
Is alphabetical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ (al-fuh-BET-ih-kul).