How to pronounce cardinals
Say it like KAR-duh-nulz. Cardinals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- duh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cardinals 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cardinals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-duh-nulz.
What does cardinals mean?
- plural of cardinal How to pronounce cardinal
Questions about saying cardinals
How do you pronounce cardinals?
Say KAR-duh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cardinals?
Cardinals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · duh · nulz.
Is cardinals 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 /ˈkɑːdənəlz/ (KAH-duh-nulz).