How to pronounce observational
Say it like ahb-zer-VAY-shuh-nul. Observational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- ahb
- zer
- VAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Observational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 observational
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ob-zuh-VAY-shuh-nul.
What does observational mean?
- Relating to observation, especially scientific observation.
Where does observational come from?
From observation + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with observational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of observational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying observational
How do you pronounce observational?
Say ahb-zer-VAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in observational?
Observational has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: ahb · zer · VAY · shuh · nul.
Is observational 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 /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃənəl/ (ob-zuh-VAY-shuh-nul).