How to pronounce aril
Say it like AR-il. Aril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aril pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aril
American and British speakers say aril in essentially the same way: /ˈærɪl/ in the US and /ˈærɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AR-il.
What does aril mean?
- A tissue surrounding the seed in certain fruits such as pomegranates.
Where does aril come from?
1785. From New Latin arillus (compare modern French arille and the English doublet arillus), from Medieval Latin arilli.
Questions about saying aril
How do you pronounce aril?
Say AR-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈærɪl/. In British English it is /ˈærɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aril?
Aril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · il.
Do Americans and Brits say aril the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈærɪl/ and the British form is /ˈærɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.