How to pronounce piratical
Say it like py-RAT-ih-kul. Piratical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT).
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- py
- RAT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piratical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 piratical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: py-RAT-ih-kul.
What does piratical mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or similar to pirates.
- Of a bird, practising kleptoparasitism.
Words that rhyme with piratical
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Questions about saying piratical
How do you pronounce piratical?
Say py-RAT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈrætɪkəl/. In British English it is /paɪˈrætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piratical?
Piratical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAT). Broken into parts: py · RAT · ih · kul.
Is piratical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /paɪˈrætɪkəl/ (py-RAT-ih-kul).