How to pronounce atrial
Say it like AY-tree-ul. Atrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- tree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep 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 atrial
American and British speakers say atrial in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪtriəl/ in the US and /ˈeɪtriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-tree-ul.
What does atrial mean?
- Of or pertaining to an atrium, especially the atrium of the heart.
Where does atrial come from?
From atrium + -al.
Questions about saying atrial
How do you pronounce atrial?
Say AY-tree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtriəl/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrial?
Atrial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · tree · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say atrial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪtriəl/ and the British form is /ˈeɪtriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.