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