How to pronounce asymmetrical
Say it like ay-suh-MET-rih-kul. Asymmetrical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- ay
- suh
- MET
- rih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asymmetrical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep 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 asymmetrical
American and British speakers say asymmetrical in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-suh-MET-rih-kul.
What does asymmetrical mean?
- Not symmetrical.
- Presenting a false dilemma, or a choice between two things which are not opposites.
Where does asymmetrical come from?
From a- + symmetrical.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with asymmetrical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asymmetrical.
Questions about saying asymmetrical
How do you pronounce asymmetrical?
Say ay-suh-MET-rih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asymmetrical?
Asymmetrical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: ay · suh · MET · rih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say asymmetrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌeɪsəˈmɛtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.