How to pronounce periodical
Say it like peer-ee-OD-ih-kul. Periodical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OD).
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- peer
- ee
- OD
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 periodical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: peer-ee-OD-ih-kul.
What does periodical mean?
- A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.
- A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.
- Periodic.
- Published at regular intervals of more than one day, especially weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
- Of, or relating to such a publication.
Where does periodical come from?
From period + -ical.
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Questions about saying periodical
How do you pronounce periodical?
Say peer-ee-OD-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodical?
Periodical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OD). Broken into parts: peer · ee · OD · ih · kul.
Is periodical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəl/ (peer-ee-OD-ih-kul).