How to Pronounce Experimental

To pronounce "experimental", say EXP-er-im-ent-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “experimental”

"experimental" has 5 syllables: exp-er-im-ent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does experimental mean?

noun

The subject of an experiment.

adjective

Pertaining to or founded on experiment.
“Chemistry is an experimental science.”
Serving to be experimented upon; used in an experiment.

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Words that rhyme with experimental

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fundamental detrimental transcendental mental sentimental temperamental incidental monumental instrumental supplemental elemental kennel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "experimental"?▾

"Experimental" has 5 syllables: exp · er · im · ent · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "experimental"?▾

The IPA transcription of "experimental" is /ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/.

What does "experimental" mean?▾

Experimental: The subject of an experiment.

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