How to pronounce polemical
Say it like puh-LEM-ih-kul. Polemical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM).
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- puh
- LEM
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polemical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEMSay 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 polemical
American and British speakers say polemical in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/ in the US and /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEM-ih-kul.
What does polemical mean?
- Being an attempt to evaluate the arguments comprehensively.
- A diatribe or polemic.
Where does polemical come from?
From polemic + -al. By surface analysis, polem- + -ic + -al.
Words that rhyme with polemical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polemical.
Questions about saying polemical
How do you pronounce polemical?
Say puh-LEM-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/. In British English it is /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polemical?
Polemical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM). Broken into parts: puh · LEM · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say polemical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/ and the British form is /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.