How to pronounce cloacal
Say it like kloh-AY-kul. Cloacal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kloh
- AY
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloacal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cloacal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kloh-AY-kul.
What does cloacal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the cloaca
Where does cloacal come from?
From cloaca + -al.
Questions about saying cloacal
How do you pronounce cloacal?
Say kloh-AY-kul. The American pronunciation is /kloʊˈeɪkəl/. In British English it is /kləʊˈeɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloacal?
Cloacal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kloh · AY · kul.
Is cloacal 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 /kləʊˈeɪkəl/ (kloh-AY-kul).