How to pronounce aboral
Say it like a-BOR-ul. Aboral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- a
- BOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aboral
American and British speakers say aboral in essentially the same way: /æˈbɔrəl/ in the US and /æˈbɔːrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-BAW-rul.
What does aboral mean?
- Situated opposite to, or away from, the mouth.
Where does aboral come from?
From ab- (“away from”) + oral (“the mouth”).
Words that rhyme with aboral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aboral.
Questions about saying aboral
How do you pronounce aboral?
Say a-BOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /æˈbɔrəl/. In British English it is /æˈbɔːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboral?
Aboral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: a · BOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say aboral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈbɔrəl/ and the British form is /æˈbɔːrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.