How to pronounce sequential
Say it like suh-KWEN-shul. Sequential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEN).
- suh
- KWEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequential 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.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sequential
American and British speakers say sequential in essentially the same way: /səˈkwɛnʃəl/ in the US and /səˈkwɛntʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KWEN-chul.
What does sequential mean?
- Succeeding or following in order.
- Expressing succession of events.
- Executed as a sequence of instructions, without concurrency or parallelism.
Where does sequential come from?
From Latin sequentia + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with sequential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sequential.
- potential
- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- preferential
Questions about saying sequential
How do you pronounce sequential?
Say suh-KWEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /səˈkwɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /səˈkwɛntʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequential?
Sequential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEN). Broken into parts: suh · KWEN · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say sequential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkwɛnʃəl/ and the British form is /səˈkwɛntʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.