How to pronounce choral
Say it like KOR-ul. Choral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of choral
American and British speakers say choral in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈkɔːrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-rul.
What does choral mean?
- Alternative form of chorale.
- Of, relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or a chorus.“Palestrina wrote choral music for the Catholic church.”
Where does choral come from?
From Late Latin choralis, from Latin chorus.
Words that rhyme with choral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choral.
Words that sound like choral
Questions about saying choral
How do you pronounce choral?
Say KOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choral?
Choral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say choral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as choral?
Choral sounds the same as coral in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.