To pronounce "frictional", say FRICT-ion-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"frictional" has 3 syllables: frict-ion-al. It rhymes with instructional and fluxional, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The large frictional forces made dragging it impossible.”
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"Frictional" has 3 syllables: frict · ion · al.
Frictional: Relating to, or caused by, friction.
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