How to pronounce departmental
Say it like dih-part-MEN-ul. Departmental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- dih
- part
- MEN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Departmental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- partGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of departmental
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-paht-MEN-tul.
What does departmental mean?
- Of or relating to a department.
Where does departmental come from?
Borrowed from French départemental.
Words that rhyme with departmental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of departmental.
Questions about saying departmental
How do you pronounce departmental?
Say dih-part-MEN-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌpɑrtˈmɛnəl/. In British English it is /ˌdiːpɑːtˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in departmental?
Departmental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: dih · part · MEN · ul.
Is departmental pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdiːpɑːtˈmɛntəl/ (dee-paht-MEN-tul).