How to pronounce statistical
Say it like stuh-TIS-tih-kul. Statistical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS).
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- stuh
- TIS
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statistical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep 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 statistical
American and British speakers say statistical in essentially the same way: /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ in the US and /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: stuh-TIS-tih-kul.
What does statistical mean?
- of or relating to statistics“statistical population”
Where does statistical come from?
From statistic + -al.
Words that rhyme with statistical
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Questions about saying statistical
How do you pronounce statistical?
Say stuh-TIS-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/. In British English it is /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statistical?
Statistical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIS). Broken into parts: stuh · TIS · tih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say statistical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ and the British form is /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.