How to pronounce helical
Say it like HEL-ih-kul. Helical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep 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 helical
American and British speakers say helical in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-ih-kul.
What does helical mean?
- In the shape of a helix.
Where does helical come from?
By surface analysis, helic- + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with helical
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Questions about saying helical
How do you pronounce helical?
Say HEL-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helical?
Helical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say helical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.