How to pronounce logical
Say it like LAH-jih-kul. Logical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay 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 logical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOJ-ih-kul.
What does logical mean?
- capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning“a logical mind”
- based on known statements or events or conditions“rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year”
- marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts“a coherent argument”
Where does logical come from?
From logic + -al. Displaced native Old English flitcræftlīċ.
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Words that rhyme with logical
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Questions about saying logical
How do you pronounce logical?
Say LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logical?
Logical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · jih · kul.
Is logical 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 /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (LOJ-ih-kul).