How to Pronounce Polemical

To pronounce "polemical", say POL-em-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “polemical”

"polemical" has 4 syllables: pol-em-ic-al. It rhymes with biochemical and chemical, if that helps it stick.

What does polemical mean?

noun

  1. A diatribe or polemic.

adjective

  1. Related to argument or controversy; containing polemic, being polemic

Words that rhyme with polemical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biochemicalchemicalelectrochemicalpetrochemicalphotochemicalagrochemicaldemichele

Related words

polemiccontroversialcontentiousdisputedconfrontationalargumentativedivisivecontroversal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "polemical"?▾

"Polemical" has 4 syllables: pol · em · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "polemical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "polemical" is /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/.

What does "polemical" mean?▾

Polemical: A diatribe or polemic.

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