How to pronounce periodicals
Say it like peer-ee-OD-ih-kulz. Periodicals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OD).
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- peer
- ee
- OD
- ih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodicals 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of periodicals
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: peer-ee-OD-ih-kulz.
What does periodicals mean?
- plural of periodical How to pronounce periodical
Questions about saying periodicals
How do you pronounce periodicals?
Say peer-ee-OD-ih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodicals?
Periodicals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OD). Broken into parts: peer · ee · OD · ih · kulz.
Is periodicals 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 /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪkəlz/ (peer-ee-OD-ih-kulz).