How to pronounce motivational
Say it like moh-tuh-VAY-shuh-nul. Motivational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- moh
- tuh
- VAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motivational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 motivational
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOH-tih-vay-shuh-nul.
What does motivational mean?
- Tending or intended to motivate.
Where does motivational come from?
From motivation + -al.
Words that rhyme with motivational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motivational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying motivational
How do you pronounce motivational?
Say moh-tuh-VAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊtəˈveɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈməʊtɪveɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motivational?
Motivational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: moh · tuh · VAY · shuh · nul.
Is motivational pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈməʊtɪveɪʃənəl/ (MOH-tih-vay-shuh-nul).