To pronounce "traditional", say TRAD-it-ion-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TRAD-it-ion-al
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"traditional" has 4 syllables: trad-it-ion-al. It rhymes with additional and conditional, if that helps it stick.
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"Traditional" has 4 syllables: trad · it · ion · al.
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