How to pronounce funkadelic
Say it like fuhng-kuh-DEL-ik. Funkadelic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- fuhng
- kuh
- DEL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funkadelic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of funkadelic
American and British speakers say funkadelic in essentially the same way: /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/ in the US and /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuhng-kuh-DEL-ik.
What does funkadelic mean?
- Of, or relating to, funkadelia.
- Having a funky beat.
Where does funkadelic come from?
From funk + -adelic.
Words that rhyme with funkadelic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of funkadelic.
Questions about saying funkadelic
How do you pronounce funkadelic?
Say fuhng-kuh-DEL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funkadelic?
Funkadelic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: fuhng · kuh · DEL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say funkadelic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.