How to Pronounce Vertical

To pronounce "vertical", say VERT-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vertical”

"vertical" has 3 syllables: vert-ic-al.

What does vertical mean?

noun

  1. A vertex or zenith.
  2. A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.

adjective

  1. Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
  2. In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.

Synonyms

harmonic

Antonyms

horizontal

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Related words

perpendicularplumbuprightstand-upstandingstraightrearingerect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vertical"?▾

"Vertical" has 3 syllables: vert · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "vertical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vertical" is /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/.

What does "vertical" mean?▾

Vertical: A vertex or zenith.

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