How to pronounce comical
Say it like KAH-mih-kul. Comical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- mih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep 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 comical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-ih-kul.
What does comical mean?
- Funny, whimsically amusing.“The tutor excelled in comical scoldings.”
- Laughable; ridiculous.“He's just put salt in his tea instead of sugar. What a comical error!”
Where does comical come from?
From Middle English comicalle, from Latin cōmicus + Middle English -alle (modern -al).
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Words that rhyme with comical
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Questions about saying comical
How do you pronounce comical?
Say KAH-mih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comical?
Comical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mih · kul.
Is comical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmɪkəl/ (KOM-ih-kul).