How to pronounce magical
Say it like MAJ-ih-kul. Magical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
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- MAJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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 magical
American and British speakers say magical in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-ih-kul.
What does magical mean?
- possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers“charming incantations”“magic signs that protect against adverse influence”
Where does magical come from?
From magic + -al.
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Questions about saying magical
How do you pronounce magical?
Say MAJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magical?
Magical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say magical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.