How to pronounce coronal
Say it like KOR-uh-nul. Coronal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coronal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coronal
American and British speakers say coronal in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrənəl/ in the US and /ˈkɒrənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOR-uh-nul.
What does coronal mean?
- Relating to a crown or coronation.
- Relating to the corona of a star.
- Relating to the corona of a flower.
- A crown or coronet.
- A wreath or garland of flowers.
- The frontal bone, over which the ancients wore their coronae or garlands.
- Alternative form of cronel (“lance-part”).
Where does coronal come from?
From Middle English coronal, from Anglo-Norman coronal, from Latin corōnālis (“related to a crown”), from corōna (“a crown”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying coronal
How do you pronounce coronal?
Say KOR-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrənəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coronal?
Coronal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say coronal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrənəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɒrənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.