How to pronounce veridical
Say it like vuh-RID-ih-kul. Veridical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RID).
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- vuh
- RID
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Veridical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 veridical
American and British speakers say veridical in essentially the same way: /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/ in the US and /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-RID-ih-kul.
What does veridical mean?
- True.
- Pertaining to an experience, perception, or interpretation that accurately represents reality.“Few believe that all claimed religious experiences are veridical.”
Where does veridical come from?
From Latin veridicus (“truly said”), from verus (“true”) and dīcō (“to say”).
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Questions about saying veridical
How do you pronounce veridical?
Say vuh-RID-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/. In British English it is /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in veridical?
Veridical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RID). Broken into parts: vuh · RID · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say veridical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/ and the British form is /vəˈrɪdɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.