How to pronounce societal
Say it like suh-SY-ih-tul. Societal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- suh
- SY
- ih
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Societal 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of societal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-SY-ih-tul.
What does societal mean?
- relating to human society and its members“social institutions”“societal evolution”
Where does societal come from?
From society + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying societal
How do you pronounce societal?
Say suh-SY-ih-tul. The American pronunciation is /səˈsaɪɪtəl/. In British English it is /səˈsaɪɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in societal?
Societal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: suh · SY · ih · tul.
Is societal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /səˈsaɪɪtəl/ (suh-SY-ih-tul).