How to pronounce abranchial
Say it like ay-BRANG-kee-ul. Abranchial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRANG).
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- ay
- BRANG
- kee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abranchial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- BRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abranchial
American and British speakers say abranchial in essentially the same way: /eɪˈbræŋkiəl/ in the US and /eɪˈbræŋkiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-BRANG-kee-ul.
What does abranchial mean?
- Lacking gills.
Where does abranchial come from?
From a- + branchial.
Questions about saying abranchial
How do you pronounce abranchial?
Say ay-BRANG-kee-ul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈbræŋkiəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈbræŋkiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abranchial?
Abranchial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRANG). Broken into parts: ay · BRANG · kee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say abranchial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈbræŋkiəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈbræŋkiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.