How to pronounce baronial
Say it like buh-ROH-nee-ul. Baronial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- buh
- ROH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baronial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 baronial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buh-ROH-nee-ul.
What does baronial mean?
- Belonging or relating to a baron or barons.
- Suitable for a baron.
- Impressive in appearance; stately; imposing
Words that rhyme with baronial
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Questions about saying baronial
How do you pronounce baronial?
Say buh-ROH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /bəˈroʊniəl/. In British English it is /bəˈrəʊniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baronial?
Baronial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: buh · ROH · nee · ul.
Is baronial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəˈrəʊniəl/ (buh-ROH-nee-ul).