How to Pronounce Additional

To pronounce "additional", say ADD-it-ion-al — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈdɪʃənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “additional”

"additional" has 4 syllables: add-it-ion-al. It rhymes with traditional and conditional, if that helps it stick.

What does additional mean?

noun

Something added.

adjective

Supplemental or added to something.

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Words that rhyme with additional

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traditional conditional unconditional transitional compositional nontraditional depositional nutritional untraditional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "additional"?▾

"Additional" has 4 syllables: add · it · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "additional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "additional" is /əˈdɪʃənəl/.

What does "additional" mean?▾

Additional: Something added.

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