How to pronounce radial
Say it like RAY-dee-ul. Radial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radial
American and British speakers say radial in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdiəl/ in the US and /ˈreɪdiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-ul.
What does radial mean?
- Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to, a common center.“The spokes on most modern bicycle wheels are tangential to the hub rather than radial.”
- Of, or relating to a radius (line joining to a geometric center).“What is the relationship between arc length and radial length?”
- Moving or acting along a radius.
- An item in a radial configuration, such as a spoke of a wheel.
- One of a set of earthing wires arranged radially around the base of a wireless antenna.
- A radial tire / radial tyre.
Where does radial come from?
From Medieval Latin radiālis (“radial”), from Latin radius.
Questions about saying radial
How do you pronounce radial?
Say RAY-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiəl/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radial?
Radial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say radial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdiəl/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.