How to Pronounce "congressional"
word
/kənˈɡɹɛʃənəɫ/
kuhn-GRESH-uh-nuhl
/kənɡɹˈɛʃənəl/
kuhn-GRESH-uh-nuhl
Definition
Relating to or belonging to a congress, especially the United States Congress. It describes things like hearings, districts, committees, or actions connected to the legislative body.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈɡɹɛʃənəɫ/
British English
/kənɡɹˈɛʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-GRESH-uh-nuhl
UK
kuhn-GRESH-uh-nuhl
Listen in Context
The congressional hearing lasted for three hours.
She represents the fifth congressional district.
The congressional committee reviewed the new proposal.
The bill barely survived the congressional vote — it passed by just two votes.