How to Pronounce Adjectival

To pronounce "adjectival", say ADJ-ect-iv-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “adjectival”

"adjectival" has 4 syllables: adj-ect-iv-al.

What does adjectival mean?

noun

  1. An adjectival phrase or clause.

adjective

  1. (grammar) Of or relating to or functioning as an adjective.

    “adjectival noun”

  2. Of or relating to procedure, especially to technicalities thereof.

Synonyms

adjective

Related words

adjectivequalitativequalityadverbialadpositionaladnominalattributivehomological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adjectival"?▾

"Adjectival" has 4 syllables: adj · ect · iv · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "adjectival"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adjectival" is /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/.

What does "adjectival" mean?▾

Adjectival: An adjectival phrase or clause.

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