How to pronounce homiletical
Say it like hom-ih-LET-ih-kul. Homiletical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- hom
- ih
- LET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homiletical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- homKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LETSay 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 homiletical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hom-ih-LET-ih-kul.
What does homiletical mean?
- Of or relating to homiletics; homiletic; hortatory.
Words that rhyme with homiletical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homiletical.
Questions about saying homiletical
How do you pronounce homiletical?
Say hom-ih-LET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /hɑmɪˈlɛtɪkəl/. In British English it is /hɒmɪˈlɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homiletical?
Homiletical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: hom · ih · LET · ih · kul.
Is homiletical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɒmɪˈlɛtɪkəl/ (hom-ih-LET-ih-kul).