How to pronounce gradual

gradual

/ˈgrædʒuːəl/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/dʒ/as in job	One sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

Conversion was peaceful and gradual.

How do you pronounce gradual?

Gradual is pronounced /ˈgrædʒuːəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in gradual?

Gradual has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in gradual?

The first syllable: /ˈgrædʒuːəl/.