How to Pronounce Operational

To pronounce "operational", say OP-er-at-ion-al — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

operational

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying operational, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

OP-er-at-ion-al

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “operational”

"operational" has 5 syllables: op-er-at-ion-al. It rhymes with sensational and confrontational, if that helps it stick.

What does operational mean?

adjective

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
Functioning and ready for use.

Hear “operational” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with operational

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sensational confrontational relational vocational inspirational educational foundational organizational recreational situational conversational denominational

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "operational"?▾

"Operational" has 5 syllables: op · er · at · ion · al.

What does "operational" mean?▾

Operational: Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “operational” in the full dictionary →