How to pronounce creatural
Say it like KREE-chuh-rul. Creatural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE).
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- KREE
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creatural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of creatural
American and British speakers say creatural in essentially the same way: /ˈkritʃərəl/ in the US and /ˈkriːtʃərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KREE-chuh-rul.
What does creatural mean?
- Of or relating to a creature.
- Being a creature, created.
Where does creatural come from?
From creature + -al. First attested in 1642.
Questions about saying creatural
How do you pronounce creatural?
Say KREE-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkritʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˈkriːtʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creatural?
Creatural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KREE). Broken into parts: KREE · chuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say creatural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkritʃərəl/ and the British form is /ˈkriːtʃərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.