How to pronounce conical
Say it like KAH-nih-kul. Conical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conical 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.
- nihKeep 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 conical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-ih-kul.
Other ways to say conical
Conical also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KOH-nih-kul /ˈkoʊnɪkəl/
What does conical mean?
- Of or relating to a cone or cones.
- Shaped like a cone.
- Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped to equally spaced lines radiating out from the apex and parallels of latitude are mapped to circular arcs centerd on the apex.
- A cone-shaped bullet.
Where does conical come from?
From conic + -al.
Words that rhyme with conical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conical.
Questions about saying conical
How do you pronounce conical?
Say KAH-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conical?
Conical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · nih · kul.
Is conical 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 /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ (KON-ih-kul).