How to pronounce adrenal
Say it like uh-DREE-nul. Adrenal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREE).
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- uh
- DREE
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adrenal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adrenal
American and British speakers say adrenal in essentially the same way: /əˈdrinəl/ in the US and /æˈdriːnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-DREE-nul.
What does adrenal mean?
- Pertaining to the adrenal glands (suprarenal glands), their secretions, or the function derived therefrom.
- Abutting or near the kidneys.
- Full of excitement or adrenaline.
- An adrenal gland.
Where does adrenal come from?
From ad- (“near”) + renal (“pertaining to the kidneys”), from Latin rēn (“kidney”).
Words that rhyme with adrenal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adrenal.
Questions about saying adrenal
How do you pronounce adrenal?
Say uh-DREE-nul. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrinəl/. In British English it is /æˈdriːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adrenal?
Adrenal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DREE). Broken into parts: uh · DREE · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say adrenal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrinəl/ and the British form is /æˈdriːnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.