To pronounce "poetical", say POET-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /pəʊˈɛtɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəʊˈɛtɪkl̩/
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"poetical" has 3 syllables: poet-ic-al.
adjective
“Iambics are one form of poetic meter.”
"Poetical" has 3 syllables: poet · ic · al.
The IPA transcription of "poetical" is /pəʊˈɛtɪkl̩/.
Poetical: Relating to poetry.
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