How to pronounce substantial

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

American/səbˈstænʃəl/

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What does substantial mean?

adjHaving a substance; actually existing.

“substantial life”

Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.

Corporeal; material; firm.

nounAnything having substance; an essential part.

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