English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Actuarial Pronunciation
Actuarial is pronounced ak-choo-E-ree-uhl, IPA /ˌækˌtʃuˈɛriəl/.
ak-choo-E-ree-uhl
US /ˌækˌtʃuˈɛriəl/ · UK /ˌæktʃuːˈeərɪəl/
Syllables: ak · choo · E · ree · uhl (5 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
adjective: To do with the mathematics of risk, insurance, and life expectancy.
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Actuarial in a Sentence
- The pension scheme needs a fresh actuarial review.
- She sat the actuarial exams while working full time.
- Actuarial tables put the figure much lower.
Common Mispronunciations of Actuarial
Not ak-tyoo-E-ree-uhl
The tu here turns into choo, the way it does in actual and picture.
Not AK-choo-e-ree-uhl
Give the third beat, E, the volume. Five syllables with the peak in the middle is the shape to aim for.
Tip: Build it from actual: ak-choo, then add E-ree-uhl.
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