How to pronounce magisterial
Say it like maj-ih-STEE-ree-ul. Magisterial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE).
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- maj
- ih
- STEE
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magisterial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- majGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep 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 magisterial
American and British speakers say magisterial in essentially the same way: /ˌmædʒɪˈstiriəl/ in the US and /mædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: maj-ih-STEER-ee-ul.
What does magisterial mean?
- Befitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
- Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority.
- Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.
Where does magisterial come from?
From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.
Words that rhyme with magisterial
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Questions about saying magisterial
How do you pronounce magisterial?
Say maj-ih-STEE-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmædʒɪˈstiriəl/. In British English it is /mædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magisterial?
Magisterial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEE). Broken into parts: maj · ih · STEE · ree · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say magisterial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmædʒɪˈstiriəl/ and the British form is /mædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.