How to pronounce spherical
Say it like SFER-ih-kul. Spherical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFER).
- SFER
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spherical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spherical
American and British speakers say spherical in essentially the same way: /ˈsfɛrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈsfɛrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SFER-ih-kul.
What does spherical mean?
- Shaped as a sphere; being a sphere.
- Of, or pertaining to, spheres.
- Of a coordinate system, specifying the location of a point in a plane by using a radius and two angles.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with spherical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spherical.
Questions about saying spherical
How do you pronounce spherical?
Say SFER-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsfɛrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsfɛrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spherical?
Spherical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFER). Broken into parts: SFER · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say spherical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsfɛrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈsfɛrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.