How to Pronounce Medical

To pronounce "medical", say MED-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “medical”

"medical" has 3 syllables: med-ic-al. It rhymes with pedicle and biomedical, if that helps it stick.

What does medical mean?

noun

  1. A medical examination.

    “You'll have to get a medical before you apply for that job.”

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

    “Do you have any medical experience?”

  2. Intended to have a therapeutic effect; medicinal.

    “medical marijuana; medical cannabis; medical treatment”

Synonyms

curativetherapeutic

Words that rhyme with medical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pediclebiomedicalpedocal

Related words

checkupaesculapianiatricphysicianphysicalmedico

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "medical"?▾

"Medical" has 3 syllables: med · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "medical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "medical" is /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/.

What does "medical" mean?▾

Medical: A medical examination.

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