How to pronounce segmental
Say it like seg-MEN-tul. Segmental has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
- seg
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segmental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- segKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of segmental
American and British speakers say segmental in essentially the same way: /sɛɡˈmɛntəl/ in the US and /sɛɡˈmɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: seg-MEN-tul.
What does segmental mean?
- of, relating to, or constructed from segments
Where does segmental come from?
From segment + -al.
Words that rhyme with segmental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of segmental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying segmental
How do you pronounce segmental?
Say seg-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /sɛɡˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /sɛɡˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segmental?
Segmental has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: seg · MEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say segmental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛɡˈmɛntəl/ and the British form is /sɛɡˈmɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.