How to pronounce scriptural
Say it like SKRIP-chuh-rul. Scriptural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIP).
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- SKRIP
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scriptural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scriptural
American and British speakers say scriptural in essentially the same way: /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/ in the US and /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRIP-chuh-rul.
What does scriptural mean?
- Of, relating to, or in accordance with scripture.
Where does scriptural come from?
From scripture + -al.
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Questions about saying scriptural
How do you pronounce scriptural?
Say SKRIP-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scriptural?
Scriptural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: SKRIP · chuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say scriptural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/ and the British form is /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.