How to Pronounce Fatal

To pronounce "fatal", say FAT-al — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fatal”

"fatal" has 2 syllables: fat-al. It rhymes with neonatal and postnatal, if that helps it stick.

What does fatal mean?

noun

  1. A fatality; an event that leads to death.
  2. A fatal error; a failure that causes a program to terminate.

adjective

  1. Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny.
  2. Foreboding death or great disaster.

Synonyms

calamitousdeadlydestructivemortalterminalinevitablenecessary

Words that rhyme with fatal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

neonatalpostnatalprenatalstatalnonfatalkatalbeightol

Related words

fatefuldecisiveinevitablecalamitousdisastrousblackmortaldeathly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fatal"?▾

"Fatal" has 2 syllables: fat · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "fatal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fatal" is /[ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩]/.

What does "fatal" mean?▾

Fatal: A fatality; an event that leads to death.

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