How to pronounce experimental
Say it like ik-sper-ih-MEN-tul. Experimental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN).
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- ik
- sper
- ih
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Experimental 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.
- sperGive 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of experimental
American and British speakers say experimental in essentially the same way: /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-sper-ih-MEN-tul.
What does experimental mean?
- relating to or based on experiment“experimental physics”
- relying on observation or experiment“experimental results that supported the hypothesis”
- of the nature of or undergoing an experiment“an experimental drug”
Where does experimental come from?
From experiment + -al.
Words that rhyme with experimental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of experimental.
Questions about saying experimental
How do you pronounce experimental?
Say ik-sper-ih-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in experimental?
Experimental has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN). Broken into parts: ik · sper · ih · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say experimental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.