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How to pronounce physical

physical
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Physical, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

Climbing that steep mountain is a physical impossibility.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce physical?

Physical is pronounced /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in physical?

Physical has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in physical?

The first syllable: /ˈfɪzɪkəl/.

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