How to pronounce traditional
Say it like truh-DISH-uh-nul. Traditional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- truh
- DISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traditional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of traditional
American and British speakers say traditional in essentially the same way: /trəˈdɪʃənəl/ in the US and /trəˈdɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-DISH-uh-nul.
What does traditional mean?
- consisting of or derived from tradition“traditional history”“traditional morality”
- pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines“the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished”
Where does traditional come from?
From tradition + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with traditional
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Questions about saying traditional
How do you pronounce traditional?
Say truh-DISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /trəˈdɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traditional?
Traditional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: truh · DISH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say traditional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /trəˈdɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.