How to pronounce clonal
Say it like KLOH-nul. Clonal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clonal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-nul.
What does clonal mean?
- Relating to, or created by asexual reproduction (cloning)
- That lives with others of the same kind
- Related to the descendants through cell division of a single identifiable cell, either in vitro or in vivo
Where does clonal come from?
From clone + -al.
Words that rhyme with clonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clonal.
Questions about saying clonal
How do you pronounce clonal?
Say KLOH-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊnəl/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clonal?
Clonal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · nul.
Is clonal 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 /ˈkləʊnəl/ (KLOH-nul).