How to pronounce bridal
Say it like BRY-dul. Bridal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bridal. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BRY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bridal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bridal
American and British speakers say bridal in essentially the same way: /ˈbraɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈbraɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRY-dul.
What does bridal mean?
- archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast
- of or relating to a wedding“bridal procession”“nuptial day”
- of or pertaining to a bride“bridal gown”
Where does bridal come from?
From Middle English bridale, from Old English brȳdealo (“wedding ale; wedding feast”).
Words that rhyme with bridal
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Words that sound like bridal
Questions about saying bridal
How do you pronounce bridal?
Say BRY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bridal?
Bridal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say bridal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈbraɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bridal?
Bridal sounds the same as bridle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.