How to pronounce arval
Say it like AR-vul. Arval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arval 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 "ah" in father.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arval
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-vul.
What does arval mean?
- The money given to hunters, at the death of a fox, in order to buy ale.
Where does arval come from?
From Middle English arvell, from Old Norse erfiǫl (“a funeral feast”), from arfr (“inheritance”) + öl (“ale”).
Words that rhyme with arval
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arval.
Questions about saying arval
How do you pronounce arval?
Say AR-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrvəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arval?
Arval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · vul.
Is arval 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 /ˈɑːvəl/ (AH-vul).