How to pronounce correctional
Say it like kuh-REK-shuh-nul. Correctional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- kuh
- REK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Correctional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 correctional
American and British speakers say correctional in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/ in the US and /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REK-shuh-nul.
What does correctional mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or intended for correction.
- Of or pertaining to the imprisonment or rehabilitation of convicted criminals.
Where does correctional come from?
From correction + -al.
Words that rhyme with correctional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of correctional.
Questions about saying correctional
How do you pronounce correctional?
Say kuh-REK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in correctional?
Correctional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: kuh · REK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say correctional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛkʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.