How to pronounce "grammatical"

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I'd like to share with you a piano metaphor, to have you have a better understanding of how

ASL works. So, envision a piano. ASL is broken down into many different grammatical parameters.

If you assign a different parameter to each finger as you play the piano -- such as facial

expression, body movement, speed, hand shape and so on, as you play the piano -- English is a

linear language, as if one key is being pressed at a time. However, ASL is more like a chord -- all

10 fingers need to come down simultaneously to express a clear concept or idea in ASL. If just

one of those keys were to change the chord, it would create a completely different meaning.

Phonetic Breakdown of "grammatical"

Learn how to break down "grammatical" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

gram-mat-i-cal

4 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

G R AH0 M AE1 T AH0 K AH0 L

Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

Stress the first syllable
Pay attention to vowel sounds
Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

Easier to remember spelling
Helps with word recognition
Improves reading fluency

Definition of "grammatical"

Pronunciation: /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Adjective

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

Example: "Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."
Of or pertaining to grammar.

Example: "The writing was measured for both grammatical complexity and accuracy factors."