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How to Pronounce "official"

word

/əˈfɪʃəɫ/
uh-FI-shuhl
/əfˈɪʃəl/
uh-FI-shuhl

Definition

Used for something approved, recognized, or produced by an authority such as a government, school, or company. It can also refer to a person who has an important position in an organization or government.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈfɪʃəɫ/

British English

/əfˈɪʃəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-FI-shuhl

UK

uh-FI-shuhl

Listen in Context

This is the official school website.

We need an official document for the visa.

A city official spoke to the crowd.

Wait until the official announcement comes out.