How to Pronounce Definitional

To pronounce "definitional", say DEF-in-it-ion-al — 5 syllables, IPA /[ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/[ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “definitional”

"definitional" has 5 syllables: def-in-it-ion-al.

What does definitional mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a definition.
  2. Used to define something.

Related words

defineddefiningidentificationdefineconceptualdefinientialdefinatorydescriptive

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How many syllables are in "definitional"?▾

"Definitional" has 5 syllables: def · in · it · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "definitional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "definitional" is /[ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ]/.

What does "definitional" mean?▾

Definitional: Of or relating to a definition.

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