How to Pronounce Natural

To pronounce "natural", say NAT-ur-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnætʃəɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnætʃəɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “natural”

"natural" has 3 syllables: nat-ur-al. It rhymes with supernatural and unnatural, if that helps it stick.

What does natural mean?

noun

  1. A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.
  2. A note that is not or is no longer to be modified by an accidental.

adjective

  1. That exists and evolved within the confines of an ecosystem.

    “The species will be under threat if its natural habitat is destroyed.”

  2. Of or relating to nature.

    “In the natural world the fit tend to live on while the weak perish.”

adverb

  1. Naturally; in a natural manner.

Synonyms

inevitablenecessaryreasonable

Antonyms

conventionalaberrantabnormalartificialprocessed

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Words that rhyme with natural

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supernaturalunnatural

Related words

inborninnatebornprimitiveconnaturalinbredinstinctualinstinctive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "natural"?▾

"Natural" has 3 syllables: nat · ur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "natural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "natural" is /ˈnætʃəɹəl/.

What does "natural" mean?▾

Natural: A native inhabitant of a place, country etc.

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