How to pronounce ariel
Say it like ER-ee-ul. Ariel 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
Ariel 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 ariel
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AIR-reerl.
What does ariel mean?
- A kind of mountain gazelle, native to Arabia.
Words that rhyme with ariel
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Words that sound like ariel
Questions about saying ariel
How do you pronounce ariel?
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 ariel?
Ariel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ER). Broken into parts: ER · ee · ul.
Is ariel 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 ariel?
Ariel sounds the same as aerial in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.