How to pronounce symmetrical
Say it like suh-MET-rih-kul. Symmetrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- suh
- MET
- rih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symmetrical 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep 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 symmetrical
American and British speakers say symmetrical in essentially the same way: /səˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the US and /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-MET-rih-kul.
What does symmetrical mean?
- Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.“symmetrical design”
Where does symmetrical come from?
From symmetry + -ical.
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Words that rhyme with symmetrical
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Questions about saying symmetrical
How do you pronounce symmetrical?
Say suh-MET-rih-kul. The American pronunciation is /səˈmɛtrɪkəl/. In British English it is /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symmetrical?
Symmetrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: suh · MET · rih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say symmetrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈmɛtrɪkəl/ and the British form is /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.