How to Pronounce Official

To pronounce "official", say off-IC-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfɪʃəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈfɪʃəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/əfˈɪʃəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “official”

Break "official" into 3 beats and lean on "IC" — that's the stressed one.

What does official mean?

adjective

  1. Of or about an office or public trust.
  2. Derived from the proper office or officer, or the appropriate authority; made or communicated by authority

noun

  1. An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "official"?▾

To pronounce "official", say off-IC-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfɪʃəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "official"?▾

"Official" has 3 syllables: off · ic · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "official"?▾

The IPA transcription of "official" is /əˈfɪʃəɫ/.

What does "official" mean?▾

Official: Of or about an office or public trust.

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