How to Pronounce Fractional

To pronounce "fractional", say FRACT-ion-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fractional”

"fractional" has 3 syllables: fract-ion-al. It rhymes with factional and pactional, if that helps it stick.

What does fractional mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) An expression of a fractional number.

    “In English, most ordinals double as fractionals — "third", "fourth", and so on — with the exception of "second", whose corresponding fractional is "half".”

  2. Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner has use of the property for only a portion of the time.

    “A fractional is much more expensive than a traditional timeshare, but to many people, it's worth it.”

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a fraction.
  2. Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.

Words that rhyme with fractional

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

factionalpactionaltractional

Related words

partdivisionalhalfhalfwaycomponentconstituentthirdaliquot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fractional"?▾

"Fractional" has 3 syllables: fract · ion · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "fractional"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fractional" is /ˈfɹæk.ʃən.əl/.

What does "fractional" mean?▾

Fractional: (grammar) An expression of a fractional number.

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