How to pronounce relational
Say it like ree-LAY-shuh-nul. Relational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- ree
- LAY
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Relational pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of relational
American and British speakers say relational in essentially the same way: /riˈleɪʃənəl/ in the US and /riˈleɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-LAY-shuh-nul.
What does relational mean?
- Relating to relations.“essays on relational rights”
- Friendly and peaceful.
- Of a database technology using tables and adhering to Codd’s 12 rules.
Where does relational come from?
From relation + -al. The database sense is from the definition of relation as a set of ordered tuples.
Words that rhyme with relational
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of relational.
- educational
- operational
- recreational
- organizational
- inspirational
- occupational
- vocational
- computational
- sensational
- gravitational
Questions about saying relational
How do you pronounce relational?
Say ree-LAY-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /riˈleɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /riˈleɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in relational?
Relational has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: ree · LAY · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say relational the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈleɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /riˈleɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.