How to pronounce alluvial
Say it like uh-LOO-vee-ul. Alluvial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- uh
- LOO
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alluvial 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep 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 alluvial
American and British speakers say alluvial in essentially the same way: /əˈluviəl/ in the US and /əˈluːviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOO-vee-ul.
What does alluvial mean?
- Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.
- A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
- Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.
Where does alluvial come from?
From Latin alluvius (“alluvial”), from alluviō (“an overflowing, inundation”), from alluō (“wash against”).
Words that rhyme with alluvial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alluvial.
Questions about saying alluvial
How do you pronounce alluvial?
Say uh-LOO-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈluviəl/. In British English it is /əˈluːviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alluvial?
Alluvial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: uh · LOO · vee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say alluvial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈluviəl/ and the British form is /əˈluːviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.