How to pronounce radicals
Say it like RAD-uh-kulz. Radicals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD).
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- RAD
- uh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radicals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radicals
American and British speakers say radicals in essentially the same way: /ˈrædəkəlz/ in the US and /ˈrædəkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD-uh-kulz.
What does radicals mean?
- plural of radical How to pronounce radical
Questions about saying radicals
How do you pronounce radicals?
Say RAD-uh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrædəkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radicals?
Radicals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD). Broken into parts: RAD · uh · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say radicals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædəkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrædəkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.