How to pronounce cardial
Say it like KAR-dee-ul. Cardial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrdiəl/KAR-dee-ul
UK British/ˈkɑːdiəl/KAH-dee-ul
- KAR
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep 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 cardial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-dee-ul.
What does cardial mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to the cardia of the stomach.
- Of or relating to the heart; cardiac (cordis).
Questions about saying cardial
How do you pronounce cardial?
Say KAR-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdiəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardial?
Cardial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · dee · ul.
Is cardial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɑːdiəl/ (KAH-dee-ul).