How to pronounce problematical
Say it like prah-bluh-MAT-ih-kul. Problematical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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US American/ˌprɑbləˈmætɪkəl/prah-bluh-MAT-ih-kul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- prah
- bluh
- MAT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Problematical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay 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.
What does problematical mean?
adjective
- Doubtful or disputed.
- Dubious or ambiguous.
Where does problematical come from?
From Latin problēmaticus + -al.
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Questions about saying problematical
How do you pronounce problematical?
Say prah-bluh-MAT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑbləˈmætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in problematical?
Problematical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: prah · bluh · MAT · ih · kul.