How to pronounce brumal
Say it like BROO-mul. Brumal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brumal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brumal
American and British speakers say brumal in essentially the same way: /ˈbruməl/ in the US and /ˈbruːməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROO-mul.
What does brumal mean?
- Belonging to winter; winterlike; wintry.
- Occurring in winter.
Where does brumal come from?
From Latin brūmālis (“of or pertaining to the winter solstice; wintry”), from brūma (“the winter solstice; winter”), which is a contraction of *brevima (“the shortest (day)”).
Questions about saying brumal
How do you pronounce brumal?
Say BROO-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbruməl/. In British English it is /ˈbruːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brumal?
Brumal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say brumal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbruməl/ and the British form is /ˈbruːməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.