How to pronounce ambrosial
Say it like am-BROH-zhul. Ambrosial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH).
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- am
- BROH
- zhul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambrosial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zhulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambrosial
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-BROH-zee-ul.
What does ambrosial mean?
- Pertaining to or worthy of the gods.
- Succulently sweet or fragrant; balmy, divine.
Where does ambrosial come from?
Partly from ambrosia and partly from Latin ambrosius, + -al.
Questions about saying ambrosial
How do you pronounce ambrosial?
Say am-BROH-zhul. The American pronunciation is /æmˈbroʊʒəl/. In British English it is /æmˈbrəʊziəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambrosial?
Ambrosial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH). Broken into parts: am · BROH · zhul.
Is ambrosial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /æmˈbrəʊziəl/ (am-BROH-zee-ul).