How to pronounce arboreal
Say it like ar-BOR-ee-ul. Arboreal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- ar
- BOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arboreal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep 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 arboreal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-BAW-rih-ul.
What does arboreal mean?
- Of, relating to, or resembling a tree.
- Living in or among trees.
- Covered or filled with trees.
- Any tree-dwelling creature.
Where does arboreal come from?
From Latin arboreus (“tree-like”) + -al, mid-17th century.
Words that rhyme with arboreal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arboreal.
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Questions about saying arboreal
How do you pronounce arboreal?
Say ar-BOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈbɔriəl/. In British English it is /ɑːˈbɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arboreal?
Arboreal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: ar · BOR · ee · ul.
Is arboreal 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 /ɑːˈbɔːrɪəl/ (ah-BAW-rih-ul).