How to pronounce motional
Say it like MOH-shuh-nul. Motional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 motional
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-shuh-nul.
What does motional mean?
- Of or pertaining to motion.
Where does motional come from?
From motion + -al.
Words that rhyme with motional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motional.
Questions about saying motional
How do you pronounce motional?
Say MOH-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈməʊʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motional?
Motional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · shuh · nul.
Is motional 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 /ˈməʊʃənəl/ (MOH-shuh-nul).