How to pronounce editorial
Say it like ed-uh-TOR-ee-ul. Editorial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR).
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- ed
- uh
- TOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Editorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- edGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep 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 editorial
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ed-ih-TAW-reerl.
What does editorial mean?
- an article giving opinions or perspectives
- of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives“editorial column”
- relating to or characteristic of an editor“editorial duties”
Where does editorial come from?
From editor + -ial.
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Words that rhyme with editorial
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Questions about saying editorial
How do you pronounce editorial?
Say ed-uh-TOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛdəˈtɔriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in editorial?
Editorial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR). Broken into parts: ed · uh · TOR · ee · ul.
Is editorial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəl/ (ed-ih-TAW-reerl).