How to pronounce satirical
Say it like suh-TIR-uh-kul. Satirical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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- suh
- TIR
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satirical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of satirical
American and British speakers say satirical in essentially the same way: /səˈtɪrəkəl/ in the US and /səˈtɪrəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-TIR-uh-kul.
What does satirical mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or connected with satire.“Spitting Image was a famous satirical television program.”
Where does satirical come from?
From satire + -ical.
Words that rhyme with satirical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of satirical.
Questions about saying satirical
How do you pronounce satirical?
Say suh-TIR-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /səˈtɪrəkəl/. In British English it is /səˈtɪrəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satirical?
Satirical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: suh · TIR · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say satirical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈtɪrəkəl/ and the British form is /səˈtɪrəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.