How to Pronounce Educational

To pronounce "educational", say ED-uc-at-ion-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “educational”

"educational" has 5 syllables: ed-uc-at-ion-al. It rhymes with sensational and operational, if that helps it stick.

What does educational mean?

noun

A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip

adjective

Of, or relating to education.
“A school is an educational establishment.”
Instructive, or helping to educate.
“They were shown an educational film about VD.”

Synonyms

didactic educative instructive

Words that rhyme with educational

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sensational operational confrontational relational vocational inspirational foundational organizational recreational situational conversational denominational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "educational"?▾

"Educational" has 5 syllables: ed · uc · at · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "educational"?▾

The IPA transcription of "educational" is /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/.

What does "educational" mean?▾

Educational: A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip

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