How to Pronounce "pivotal"
word
ˈpɪvətəɫ
PIV-uh-tuhl
pˈɪvətəl
PIV-uh-tuhl
Definition
Describes something extremely important or central to the success, development, or understanding of a situation or process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪvətəɫ
British English
pˈɪvətəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIV-uh-tuhl
UK
PIV-uh-tuhl
Listen in Context
This was a pivotal moment in my life.
She played a pivotal role in the project.
Good communication is pivotal to teamwork.
Technology has a pivotal impact on how we live today.