How to pronounce dimensional
Say it like dih-MEN-shuh-nul. Dimensional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- dih
- MEN
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dimensional 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.
- MENSay 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 dimensional
American and British speakers say dimensional in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ in the US and /daɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-MEN-shuh-nul.
What does dimensional mean?
- of or relating to dimensions
- having dimension--the quality or character or stature proper to a person“never matures as a dimensional character; he is pasty, bland, faceless”
Where does dimensional come from?
From dimension + -al.
Words that rhyme with dimensional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dimensional.
Questions about saying dimensional
How do you pronounce dimensional?
Say dih-MEN-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/. In British English it is /daɪˈmɛnʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dimensional?
Dimensional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: dih · MEN · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say dimensional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɛnʃənəl/ and the British form is /daɪˈmɛnʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.