How to Pronounce Conceptual

To pronounce "conceptual", say CONC-ept-ual — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈsɛptjʊəl/. 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

/kənˈsɛptjʊəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “conceptual”

"conceptual" has 3 syllables: conc-ept-ual.

What does conceptual mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination.

    “We defined a conceptual model before designing the real thing.”

  2. Of or relating to conceptualism.

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Related words

abstractconcepttheoreticallytheoreticalnotionnotionaltheoreticperception

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conceptual"?▾

"Conceptual" has 3 syllables: conc · ept · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "conceptual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conceptual" is /kənˈsɛptjʊəl/.

What does "conceptual" mean?▾

Conceptual: Of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination.

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