How to pronounce individual
Say it like in-duh-VIJ-uh-wul. Individual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ).
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- in
- duh
- VIJ
- uh
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of individual
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: in-dih-VID-yoorl.
What does individual mean?
- being or characteristic of a single thing or person“individual drops of rain”“please mark the individual pages”
- separate and distinct from others of the same kind“mark the individual pages”“on a case-by-case basis”
- characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing“an individual serving”“single occupancy”
- a human being“there was too much for one person to do”
- a single organism
Where does individual come from?
From Medieval Latin indīviduālis, from Latin indīviduum (“an indivisible thing”), neuter of indīviduus (“indivisible, undivided”), from in + dīviduus (“divisible”), from dīvidō (“divide”).
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Questions about saying individual
How do you pronounce individual?
Say in-duh-VIJ-uh-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individual?
Individual has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ). Broken into parts: in · duh · VIJ · uh · wul.
Is individual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəl/ (in-dih-VID-yoorl).