How to pronounce locational
Say it like loh-KAY-shuh-nul. Locational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- loh
- KAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locational
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-KAY-shuh-nul.
What does locational mean?
- Having to do with location.
Where does locational come from?
From location + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- positional
Words that rhyme with locational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying locational
How do you pronounce locational?
Say loh-KAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ləʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locational?
Locational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: loh · KAY · shuh · nul.
Is locational pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ (loh-KAY-shuh-nul).