How to pronounce computational
Say it like kahm-pyoo-TAY-shuh-nul. Computational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- kahm
- pyoo
- TAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 computational
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pyuu-TAY-shuh-nul.
What does computational mean?
- Of or relating to computation.“computational limits”
Where does computational come from?
From computation + -al.
Words that rhyme with computational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of computational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- sensational
- gravitational
- motivational
Questions about saying computational
How do you pronounce computational?
Say kahm-pyoo-TAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpjuˈteɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computational?
Computational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kahm · pyoo · TAY · shuh · nul.
Is computational 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 /ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl/ (kom-pyuu-TAY-shuh-nul).