How to Pronounce Parenthetical

To pronounce "parenthetical", say PAR-enth-et-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parenthetical”

"parenthetical" has 5 syllables: par-enth-et-ic-al. It rhymes with antithetical and theoretical, if that helps it stick.

What does parenthetical mean?

noun

  1. A word or phrase within parentheses.
  2. (screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.

adjective

  1. Using, containing, or within parentheses (like this)
  2. That explains or qualifies something

Words that rhyme with parenthetical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

antitheticaltheoreticalhypotheticalhereticalalphabetical

Related words

incidentincidentalparenthesizedbracketedinterparentheticalperiphracticinteradditiveperijunctional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parenthetical"?▾

"Parenthetical" has 5 syllables: par · enth · et · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "parenthetical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parenthetical" is /ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/.

What does "parenthetical" mean?▾

Parenthetical: A word or phrase within parentheses.

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