symmetrical

/sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Syllables sym·met·ri·cal

Stress sym-MET-ri-cal

Phonics Breakdown

sym

/sɪm/

short y

met

/mɛt/

short e

ri

/rɪ/

short i

cal

/kəl/

schwa

Meaning

having balanced proportions; the same on both sides

Sound Reference

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sym=/sɪm/(symbol) + met=/mɛt/(metal) + ri=/rɪ/(river) + cal=/kəl/(musical)

Example

The building has a symmetrical design.