How to Pronounce "operational"
word
/ˌɑpɝˈeɪʃənəɫ/
op-ur-AY-shuh-nuhl
/ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəl/
op-uh-RAY-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Something that is operational is working, in use, or ready to be used. It can also mean related to the activities or operations of an organization or system.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɑpɝˈeɪʃənəɫ/
British English
/ˌɒpəɹˈeɪʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
op-ur-AY-shuh-nuhl
UK
op-uh-RAY-shuh-nuhl
Listen in Context
The hospital is now fully operational after the repairs.
Is the printer operational?
The new metro line is operational from today.
It won’t be operational until all the software is installed.