How to Pronounce "rhetorical"
word
ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəɫ
ri-TOR-i-kuhl
ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkəl
re-TOR-i-kuhl
Definition
Related to the art of speaking or writing effectively, especially to persuade or influence people. A "rhetorical question" is a question asked for effect, not to get an answer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəɫ
British English
ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-TOR-i-kuhl
UK
re-TOR-i-kuhl
Listen in Context
She asked a rhetorical question during the meeting.
A rhetorical device makes speeches more interesting.
His answer was more rhetorical than direct.
That was just a rhetorical flourish—he wasn't serious.