How to pronounce areal
Say it like ER-ee-ul. Areal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER).
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- ER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Areal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 areal
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AIR-reerl.
What does areal mean?
- Of or pertaining to an area or geographic region.“areal flood warning”
Where does areal come from?
Borrowed from Latin āreālis; by surface analysis, area + -al.
Words that rhyme with areal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of areal.
Words that sound like areal
Questions about saying areal
How do you pronounce areal?
Say ER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛərɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in areal?
Areal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ee · ul.
Is areal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɛərɪəl/ (AIR-reerl).
What words sound the same as areal?
Areal sounds the same as aerial in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.