How to pronounce official

Say it like this: /əˈfɪʃəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈfɪʃəl/

What does official mean?

adjOf or about an office or public trust.

“official duties”

Derived from the proper office or officer, or the appropriate authority; made or communicated by authority

“an official statement or report”

Approved by authority; authorized.

“The Official Strategy Guide”

nounAn office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.

“In most soccer games, there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.”

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