How to pronounce conformational
Say it like kahn-fer-MAY-shuh-nul. Conformational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- kahn
- fer
- MAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conformational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay 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 conformational
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fuh-MAY-shuh-nul.
What does conformational mean?
- Of or pertaining to a conformation.
Where does conformational come from?
From conformation + -al.
Words that rhyme with conformational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conformational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying conformational
How do you pronounce conformational?
Say kahn-fer-MAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /kɒnfəˈmeɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conformational?
Conformational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: kahn · fer · MAY · shuh · nul.
Is conformational 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 /kɒnfəˈmeɪʃənəl/ (kon-fuh-MAY-shuh-nul).