How to Pronounce Chemical

To pronounce "chemical", say CHEM-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛmɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chemical”

"chemical" has 3 syllables: chem-ic-al. It rhymes with polemical and biochemical, if that helps it stick.

What does chemical mean?

noun

  1. Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.
  2. An artificial chemical compound.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to chemistry.
  2. Of or relating to a material or processes not commonly found in nature or in a particular product.

Words that rhyme with chemical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polemicalbiochemicalelectrochemicalpetrochemicalphotochemicalagrochemicaldemichele

Related words

chemicchemelementalchemistrymoleculebiochemicalchemistbiological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chemical"?▾

"Chemical" has 3 syllables: chem · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "chemical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chemical" is /ˈkɛmɪkəl/.

What does "chemical" mean?▾

Chemical: Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

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