How to pronounce physical
Say it like FIZ-ih-kul. Physical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ).
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- FIZ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 physical
American and British speakers say physical in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIZ-ih-kul.
What does physical mean?
- involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit“physical exercise”“physical suffering”
- relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics“physical sciences”“physical laws”
- having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses“a physical manifestation”“surrounded by tangible objects”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying physical
How do you pronounce physical?
Say FIZ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪzɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪzɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physical?
Physical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ). Broken into parts: FIZ · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say physical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪzɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.