How to pronounce rictal
Say it like RIKTL. Rictal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RIKTL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rictal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIKTLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rictal
American and British speakers say rictal in essentially the same way: /rɪktl/ in the US and /rɪktl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIKTL.
What does rictal mean?
- Possessing the qualities of a rictus.
Where does rictal come from?
From rict(us) + -al.
Questions about saying rictal
How do you pronounce rictal?
Say RIKTL. The American pronunciation is /rɪktl/. In British English it is /rɪktl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rictal?
Rictal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RIKTL.
Do Americans and Brits say rictal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪktl/ and the British form is /rɪktl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.