How to pronounce poetical
Say it like poh-ET-ih-kul. Poetical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ET).
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- poh
- ET
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poetical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 poetical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: poh-ET-ih-kul.
What does poetical mean?
- Synonym of poetic.
Where does poetical come from?
From Middle English poetical, possibly equivalent to poet + -ical.
Words that rhyme with poetical
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Questions about saying poetical
How do you pronounce poetical?
Say poh-ET-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /poʊˈɛtɪkəl/. In British English it is /pəʊˈɛtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poetical?
Poetical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ET). Broken into parts: poh · ET · ih · kul.
Is poetical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəʊˈɛtɪkəl/ (poh-ET-ih-kul).