How to pronounce autumnal
Say it like ah-TUHM-nul. Autumnal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHM).
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- ah
- TUHM
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autumnal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of autumnal
American and British speakers say autumnal in essentially the same way: /ɑˈtʌmnəl/ in the US and /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-TUHM-nul.
What does autumnal mean?
- Of or relating to autumn.
- Past the middle of life; in the third stage.
Where does autumnal come from?
Borrowed from Latin autumnāl(is).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying autumnal
How do you pronounce autumnal?
Say ah-TUHM-nul. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈtʌmnəl/. In British English it is /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autumnal?
Autumnal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHM). Broken into parts: ah · TUHM · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say autumnal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑˈtʌmnəl/ and the British form is /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.