How to Pronounce Accidental

To pronounce "accidental", say ACC-id-ent-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accidental”

"accidental" has 4 syllables: acc-id-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does accidental mean?

noun

A property which is not essential; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally.
Those fortuitous effects produced by luminous rays falling on certain objects so that some parts stand forth in abnormal brightness and other parts are cast into a deep shadow.

adjective

Not essential; incidental, secondary.
Nonessential to something's inherent nature (especially in Aristotelian thought).

Synonyms

adventitious casual contingent fortuitous incidental occasional serendipitous circumstantial

Words that rhyme with accidental

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fundamental detrimental transcendental mental sentimental temperamental incidental monumental instrumental supplemental elemental kennel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accidental"?▾

"Accidental" has 4 syllables: acc · id · ent · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "accidental"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accidental" is /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/.

What does "accidental" mean?▾

Accidental: A property which is not essential; a nonessential; anything happening accidentally.

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