How to pronounce industrial
Say it like in-DUHS-tree-ul. Industrial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHS).
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- in
- DUHS
- tree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Industrial 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.
- DUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of industrial
American and British speakers say industrial in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DUHS-tree-ul.
What does industrial mean?
- of or relating to or resulting from industry“industrial output”
- having highly developed industries“the industrial revolution”“an industrial nation”
- employed in industry“the industrial classes”“industrial work”
Where does industrial come from?
From French industriel.
Questions about saying industrial
How do you pronounce industrial?
Say in-DUHS-tree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in industrial?
Industrial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHS). Broken into parts: in · DUHS · tree · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say industrial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.