How to pronounce dal
Say it like DAL. Dal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dæl/DAL
UK British/dɑːl/DAHL
- DAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dal
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHL.
What does dal mean?
noun
- Any of many dried husked pulses (legume), including peas, beans and lentils.
- A dish made from lentils, cooked with spices, tomatoes and onions etc.
- A tropical herb with yellow flowers; the pigeon pea.
Words that rhyme with dal
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Questions about saying dal
How do you pronounce dal?
Say DAL. The American pronunciation is /dæl/. In British English it is /dɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dal?
Dal is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAL.
Is dal 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 /dɑːl/ (DAHL).