How to pronounce sectional
Say it like SEK-shuh-nul. Sectional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK).
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- SEK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sectional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 sectional
American and British speakers say sectional in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛkʃənəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛkʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEK-shuh-nul.
What does sectional mean?
- An item of furniture composed of modular sections; usually specifically a sectional sofa.
- A sectional chart, a type of map used for navigation in the air.
- A tournament or match held at the section level, typically between the regionals and the championships.
- Relating to a section.
- Separating into sections.“Our new sectional couch divided into pieces, but the pieces still wouldn't fit through the door.”
- Relating to conflict between areas.“The U.S. civil war can be considered a sectional dispute.”
Where does sectional come from?
From section + -al.
Words that rhyme with sectional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sectional.
Questions about saying sectional
How do you pronounce sectional?
Say SEK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛkʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sectional?
Sectional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEK). Broken into parts: SEK · shuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say sectional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛkʃənəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛkʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.