How to pronounce communal
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nul. Communal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communal 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of communal
American and British speakers say communal in essentially the same way: /kəˈmjunəl/ in the US and /kəˈmjuːnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nul.
What does communal mean?
- for or by a group rather than individuals“dipping each his bread into a communal dish of stew”“a communal settlement in which all earnings and food were shared”
- relating to a small administrative district or community“communal elections in several European countries”
Where does communal come from?
Borrowed from French communal, from Late Latin commūnālis, from Latin commūnis.
Words that rhyme with communal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of communal.
Questions about saying communal
How do you pronounce communal?
Say kuh-MYOO-nul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunəl/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communal?
Communal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say communal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmjunəl/ and the British form is /kəˈmjuːnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.