How to pronounce syntactical
Say it like sin-TAK-tuh-kul. Syntactical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- sin
- TAK
- tuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syntactical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syntactical
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: sin-TAK-tikl.
What does syntactical mean?
- syntactic, related to syntax
Where does syntactical come from?
From Latin syntacticus + -al.
Words that rhyme with syntactical
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Questions about saying syntactical
How do you pronounce syntactical?
Say sin-TAK-tuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈtæktəkəl/. In British English it is /sɪnˈtæktɪkl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syntactical?
Syntactical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: sin · TAK · tuh · kul.
Is syntactical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /sɪnˈtæktɪkl/ (sin-TAK-tikl).