How to pronounce ethnical
Say it like ETH-nih-kul. Ethnical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnical
American and British speakers say ethnical in essentially the same way: /ˈɛθnɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈɛθnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ETH-nih-kul.
What does ethnical mean?
- Ethnic.
- Of or relating to ethnology.
Where does ethnical come from?
From Middle English ethnicalle, from Late Latin ethnicālis.
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Questions about saying ethnical
How do you pronounce ethnical?
Say ETH-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnical?
Ethnical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · nih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say ethnical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛθnɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛθnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.