How to pronounce criterial
Say it like kray-TEE-ree-ul. Criterial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- kray
- TEE
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criterial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of criterial
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kry-TEER-reerl.
What does criterial mean?
- Which is based on, pertains to, or constitutes criteria.
Words that rhyme with criterial
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Questions about saying criterial
How do you pronounce criterial?
Say kray-TEE-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /kræjˈtiriəl/. In British English it is /kraɪˈtɪərɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criterial?
Criterial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: kray · TEE · ree · ul.
Is criterial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kraɪˈtɪərɪəl/ (kry-TEER-reerl).