How to pronounce betrothal
Say it like bih-TROH-thul. Betrothal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- bih
- TROH
- thul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betrothal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of betrothal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-TROH-thul.
What does betrothal mean?
- The act of betrothing.“marriage betrothal”
- The fact of being betrothed; a mutual promise, engagement, or contract for a future marriage between two people.
Where does betrothal come from?
From betroth + -al.
Questions about saying betrothal
How do you pronounce betrothal?
Say bih-TROH-thul. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtroʊðəl/. In British English it is /bɪˈtrəʊðəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betrothal?
Betrothal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: bih · TROH · thul.
Is betrothal 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 /bɪˈtrəʊðəl/ (bih-TROH-thul).