How to pronounce liturgical
Say it like luh-TUR-jih-kul. Liturgical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- luh
- TUR
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liturgical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 liturgical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: luh-TUR-jih-kul.
What does liturgical mean?
- Pertaining to liturgy.
Where does liturgical come from?
From Latin lītūrgicus + -al.
Words that rhyme with liturgical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liturgical.
Questions about saying liturgical
How do you pronounce liturgical?
Say luh-TUR-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ləˈtɝdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ləˈtɜːdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liturgical?
Liturgical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: luh · TUR · jih · kul.
Is liturgical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ləˈtɜːdʒɪkəl/ (luh-TUR-jih-kul).