How to pronounce illogical
Say it like il-AH-jih-kul. Illogical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- il
- AH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illogical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep 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 illogical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: il-OJ-ih-kul.
What does illogical mean?
- Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.“I received an illogical reply and that left me standing there feeling confused.”
Where does illogical come from?
From il- + logical.
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Words that rhyme with illogical
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Questions about saying illogical
How do you pronounce illogical?
Say il-AH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illogical?
Illogical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: il · AH · jih · kul.
Is illogical 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 /ˌɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (il-OJ-ih-kul).