How to Pronounce Emotional

To pronounce "emotional", say EM-ot-ion-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “emotional”

"emotional" has 4 syllables: em-ot-ion-al. It rhymes with unemotional and notional, if that helps it stick.

What does emotional mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the emotions.

    “emotional crisis”

  2. Characterised by emotion.

Synonyms

demonstrativeeffusivesentimentaltemperamental

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Words that rhyme with emotional

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unemotionalnotionaldevotionalpromotionalmotional

Related words

emotiveaffectiveaffectionaloveremotionalsentimentalsoulfulchargedschmaltzy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emotional"?▾

"Emotional" has 4 syllables: em · ot · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "emotional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emotional" is /ɪˈməʊʃnəl/.

What does "emotional" mean?▾

Emotional: Of or relating to the emotions.

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