How to pronounce structural
Say it like STRUHK-chuh-rul. Structural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRUHK).
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- STRUHK
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Structural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of structural
American and British speakers say structural in essentially the same way: /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ in the US and /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRUHK-chuh-rul.
What does structural mean?
- relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure“structural unemployment in a technological society”
- relating to or having or characterized by structure“structural engineer”“structural errors”
- affecting or involved in structure or construction“the structural details of a house such as beams and joists and rafters; not ornamental elements”“structural damage”
Where does structural come from?
From structure + -al, 19th century.
Questions about saying structural
How do you pronounce structural?
Say STRUHK-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in structural?
Structural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRUHK). Broken into parts: STRUHK · chuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say structural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/ and the British form is /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.