How to Pronounce Cylindrical

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cylindrical”

"cylindrical" has 3 syllables: cylindr-ic-al. It rhymes with semicylindrical, if that helps it stick.

What does cylindrical mean?

adjective

  1. Shaped like a cylinder.
  2. Describing a map projection in which meridians are mapped onto vertical lines and parallels of latitude onto horizontal lines.

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Words that rhyme with cylindrical

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semicylindrical

Related words

cylindricroundedtubelikevasiformtube-shapedtereteroundcylinder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cylindrical"?▾

"Cylindrical" has 3 syllables: cylindr · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "cylindrical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cylindrical" is /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/.

What does "cylindrical" mean?▾

Cylindrical: Shaped like a cylinder.

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