How to pronounce metallurgical
Say it like met-uh-LUR-jih-kul. Metallurgical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUR).
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- met
- uh
- LUR
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metallurgical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LURSay 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 metallurgical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-LUR-jih-kul.
What does metallurgical mean?
- Of or relating to metallurgy, the study of metals and their properties.
Where does metallurgical come from?
From metallurgy + -ical.
Words that rhyme with metallurgical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metallurgical.
Questions about saying metallurgical
How do you pronounce metallurgical?
Say met-uh-LUR-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈlɝdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈlɜːdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metallurgical?
Metallurgical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LUR). Broken into parts: met · uh · LUR · jih · kul.
Is metallurgical 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 /ˌmɛtəˈlɜːdʒɪkəl/ (met-uh-LUR-jih-kul).