How to pronounce experiential
Say it like ik-spir-ee-EN-shul. Experiential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN).
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- ik
- spir
- ee
- EN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Experiential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- spirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of experiential
American and British speakers say experiential in essentially the same way: /ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/ in the US and /ɛkˌspɪəriˈɛnʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-speer-ree-EN-shul.
What does experiential mean?
- Of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience.“Atheists argue that there is no experiential confirmation for the existence of a god.”
Where does experiential come from?
From Latin experientiālis, from experientia + -ālis.
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Words that rhyme with experiential
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Questions about saying experiential
How do you pronounce experiential?
Say ik-spir-ee-EN-shul. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /ɛkˌspɪəriˈɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in experiential?
Experiential has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN). Broken into parts: ik · spir · ee · EN · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say experiential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/ and the British form is /ɛkˌspɪəriˈɛnʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.