How to pronounce bacchanal
Say it like bah-kuh-NAHL. Bacchanal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bacchanal. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- bah
- kuh
- NAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bacchanal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of bacchanal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: BAK-uh-nul.
What does bacchanal mean?
- A devotee of Bacchus.
- Someone who indulges in drunken partying; someone noisy and riotous when intoxicated.
- The festival of Bacchus; the bacchanalia.
- Relating to Bacchus or his festival.
- Engaged in drunken revels; drunken and riotous or noisy.
Where does bacchanal come from?
From Latin Bacchānālis (“of or pertaining to Bacchus”).
Words that rhyme with bacchanal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bacchanal.
Questions about saying bacchanal
How do you pronounce bacchanal?
Say bah-kuh-NAHL. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑkəˈnɑl/. In British English it is /ˈbækənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bacchanal?
Bacchanal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAHL). Broken into parts: bah · kuh · NAHL.
Is bacchanal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈbækənəl/ (BAK-uh-nul).