How to pronounce architectural
Say it like ar-kuh-TEK-chuh-rul. Architectural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- ar
- kuh
- TEK
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Architectural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of architectural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-kih-TEK-chuh-rul.
What does architectural mean?
- of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture“architectural history”“architectural design”
Where does architectural come from?
From architecture + -al.
Words that rhyme with architectural
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Questions about saying architectural
How do you pronounce architectural?
Say ar-kuh-TEK-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrkəˈtɛktʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in architectural?
Architectural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: ar · kuh · TEK · chuh · rul.
Is architectural 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 /ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/ (ah-kih-TEK-chuh-rul).