How to pronounce aortal
Say it like ay-OR-tul. Aortal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR).
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- ay
- OR
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aortal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aortal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ay-AW-tul.
What does aortal mean?
- Of or relating to the aorta.
Where does aortal come from?
From aorta + -al.
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Questions about saying aortal
How do you pronounce aortal?
Say ay-OR-tul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈɔrtəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈɔːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aortal?
Aortal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OR). Broken into parts: ay · OR · tul.
Is aortal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /eɪˈɔːtəl/ (ay-AW-tul).