How to pronounce choanal
Say it like KOH-uh-nul. Choanal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choanal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of choanal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-uh-nul.
What does choanal mean?
- Related to the choana
Where does choanal come from?
From choana + -al.
Questions about saying choanal
How do you pronounce choanal?
Say KOH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊənəl/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choanal?
Choanal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · uh · nul.
Is choanal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊənəl/ (KOH-uh-nul).