How to Pronounce Actuarial

To pronounce "actuarial", say ACT-uar-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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Letters

/æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “actuarial”

"actuarial" has 3 syllables: act-uar-ial. It rhymes with aerial and ariel, if that helps it stick.

What does actuarial mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to actuaries.
  2. Relating to statistical calculation, especially pertaining to insurance.

Words that rhyme with actuarial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aerialarieladversarialmalarialburialsecretarialcerrialparial

Related words

actuaryhypotheticalmedicoactuariesactuarianactuatoricactorlyactinometric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "actuarial"?▾

"Actuarial" has 3 syllables: act · uar · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "actuarial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "actuarial" is /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/.

What does "actuarial" mean?▾

Actuarial: Of or pertaining to actuaries.

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