How to pronounce chorale
Say it like kuh-RAL. Chorale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
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- kuh
- RAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorale pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chorale
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ko-RAHL.
What does chorale mean?
- A form of Lutheran or Protestant hymn tune.
- A chorus or choir.
Where does chorale come from?
Borrowed from German Choral.
Words that rhyme with chorale
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chorale.
Words that sound like chorale
Questions about saying chorale
How do you pronounce chorale?
Say kuh-RAL. The American pronunciation is /kəˈræl/. In British English it is /kɒˈrɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorale?
Chorale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: kuh · RAL.
Is chorale pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kɒˈrɑːl/ (ko-RAHL).
What words sound the same as chorale?
Chorale sounds the same as corral in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.