How to Pronounce "correctional"
word
/kɝˈɛkʃənəɫ/
ker-EK-shuh-nuhl
/kəɹˈɛkʃənəl/
kuh-REK-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Relating to the punishment, treatment, or reform of people who have committed crimes, especially in prisons or similar institutions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kɝˈɛkʃənəɫ/
British English
/kəɹˈɛkʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ker-EK-shuh-nuhl
UK
kuh-REK-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
He works at a correctional facility.
The prison offers correctional programs for inmates.
A correctional officer supervises prisoners.
The correctional system aims to help offenders rejoin society.