How to pronounce antiphonal
Say it like an-TIF-uh-nul. Antiphonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF).
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US American/ænˈtɪfənəl/an-TIF-uh-nul
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- an
- TIF
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiphonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antiphonal mean?
noun
- A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
- An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.
- Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.“The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.”
Questions about saying antiphonal
How do you pronounce antiphonal?
Say an-TIF-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪfənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiphonal?
Antiphonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIF). Broken into parts: an · TIF · uh · nul.