How to pronounce fractional
Say it like FRAK-shuh-nul. Fractional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
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- FRAK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fractional
American and British speakers say fractional in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækʃənəl/ in the US and /ˈfrækʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-shuh-nul.
What does fractional mean?
- Pertaining to a fraction.
- Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.
- Very small; minute.
- An expression of a fractional number.“In English, most ordinals double as fractionals, "third", "fourth", and so on, with the exception of "second", whose corresponding fractional is "half".”
- Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner has use of the property for only a portion of the time.“A fractional is much more expensive than a traditional timeshare, but to many people, it's worth it.”
- Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.
Where does fractional come from?
From fraction + -al.
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Questions about saying fractional
How do you pronounce fractional?
Say FRAK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈfrækʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractional?
Fractional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say fractional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˈfrækʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.