How to pronounce caudal
Say it like KAH-dul. Caudal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑdəl/KAH-dul
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- KAH
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caudal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
Other ways to say caudal
Caudal also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAW-dul /ˈkɔdəl/
What does caudal mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.
- Toward the tail end (hind end) of the body; in bipeds such as humans, this direction corresponds to inferior.
- A caudal vertebra.
Where does caudal come from?
Borrowed from Latin caudālis (“having a tail”).
Words that rhyme with caudal
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Questions about saying caudal
How do you pronounce caudal?
Say KAH-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caudal?
Caudal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · dul.