"rhetorical" 怎么发音

word

US

ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəɫ

ri-TOR-i-kuhl

UK

ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkəl

re-TOR-i-kuhl

释义

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 音标

美式英语

ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəɫ

英式英语

ɹɛtˈɒɹɪkəl

简化发音

美式

ri-TOR-i-kuhl

英式

re-TOR-i-kuhl

语境中听

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.