How to pronounce connotational
Say it like kah-nuh-TAY-shuh-nul. Connotational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- kah
- nuh
- TAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connotational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 connotational
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-uh-TAY-shuh-nul.
What does connotational mean?
- Of or pertaining to connotation.
Where does connotational come from?
From connotation + -al.
Words that rhyme with connotational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of connotational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying connotational
How do you pronounce connotational?
Say kah-nuh-TAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connotational?
Connotational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kah · nuh · TAY · shuh · nul.
Is connotational 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 /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃənəl/ (kon-uh-TAY-shuh-nul).