How to Pronounce "radicals"
word
ˈɹædəkəɫz/, /ˈɹædɪkəɫz
RAD-uh-kulz
ɹˈædɪkəlz
RAD-i-kuhlz
Definition
Groups of people who believe in major, extreme changes, often in politics or society; or, in languages like Chinese, the basic parts of characters. Can also mean certain types of molecules in science.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹædəkəɫz/, /ˈɹædɪkəɫz
British English
ɹˈædɪkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAD-uh-kulz
UK
RAD-i-kuhlz
Listen in Context
Some radicals want to change the government completely.
Chinese characters often share the same radicals.
Scientists study radicals in chemistry.
Those radicals are always pushing for drastic reforms.