How to Pronounce Substantial

To pronounce "substantial", say subst-ANT-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /səbˈstænʃəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/səbˈstænʃəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/səbstˈænʃəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “substantial”

Break "substantial" into 3 beats and lean on "ANT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with insubstantial and financial, if that helps it stick.

What does substantial mean?

noun

  1. Anything having substance; an essential part.

adjective

  1. Having a substance; actually existing.

    “substantial life”

  2. Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

Words that rhyme with substantial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insubstantialfinancialcircumstantialnonfinancialanschel

Related words

substantivesignificantconsiderablematerialrealessentialsoundwholesome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "substantial"?▾

"Substantial" has 3 syllables: subst · ant · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "substantial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "substantial" is /səbˈstænʃəɫ/.

What does "substantial" mean?▾

Substantial: Anything having substance; an essential part.

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