English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Additional Pronunciation
Additional is pronounced uh-DI-shuh-nuhl, IPA /əˈdɪʃənəl/.
uh-DI-shuh-nuhl
US /əˈdɪʃənəl/ · UK /əˈdɪʃənəl/
Syllables: uh · DI · shuh · nuhl (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Extra, added to what is already there.
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Additional in a Sentence
- There is an additional charge for baggage.
- They asked for additional time to reply.
- Additional copies are kept in the office.
Common Mispronunciations of Additional
Not A-di-shuh-nuhl
Everything leans on DI, and the a in front of it is swallowed down to a bare uh.
Not uh-DI-shuh-nal
The ending is a dull nuhl, nothing like the al of pal.
Tip: Addition and additional share the same loud beat.
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