How to Pronounce Differential

To pronounce "differential", say DIFF-er-ent-ial — 4 syllables, IPA /[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “differential”

"differential" has 4 syllables: diff-er-ent-ial. It rhymes with essential and consequential, if that helps it stick.

What does differential mean?

noun

  1. The differential gear in an automobile etc
  2. A qualitative or quantitative difference between similar or comparable things

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to a difference

    “differential characteristics”

  2. Dependent on, or making a difference; distinctive

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Words that rhyme with differential

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essentialconsequentialinconsequentialpotentialdeferentialquintessentialinfluentialprovidentialtorrentialtangentialsequentialreverential

Related words

derivativedifferentiationdifferencedistinctiondifferentdistinctive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "differential"?▾

"Differential" has 4 syllables: diff · er · ent · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "differential"?▾

The IPA transcription of "differential" is /[dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ]/.

What does "differential" mean?▾

Differential: The differential gear in an automobile etc

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