How to pronounce alikreukel
Say it like al-ee-KROY-kul. Alikreukel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROY).
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- al
- ee
- KROY
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alikreukel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alikreukel
American and British speakers say alikreukel in essentially the same way: /ˌæliˈkrɔɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌæliˈkrɔɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-ee-KROY-kul.
What does alikreukel mean?
- giant periwinkle, Turbo sarmaticus
Where does alikreukel come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans.
Questions about saying alikreukel
How do you pronounce alikreukel?
Say al-ee-KROY-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæliˈkrɔɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌæliˈkrɔɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alikreukel?
Alikreukel has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROY). Broken into parts: al · ee · KROY · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say alikreukel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæliˈkrɔɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌæliˈkrɔɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.