How to pronounce differentials
Say it like dif-uh-REN-shulz. Differentials has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN).
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- dif
- uh
- REN
- shulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Differentials pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- difGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of differentials
American and British speakers say differentials in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/ in the US and /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dif-uh-REN-shulz.
What does differentials mean?
- plural of differential How to pronounce differential
Words that rhyme with differentials
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of differentials.
Questions about saying differentials
How do you pronounce differentials?
Say dif-uh-REN-shulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/. In British English it is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in differentials?
Differentials has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REN). Broken into parts: dif · uh · REN · shulz.
Do Americans and Brits say differentials the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/ and the British form is /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.