How to pronounce decretal
Say it like dih-KREE-tul. Decretal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE).
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- dih
- KREE
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decretal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of decretal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KREE-tul.
What does decretal mean?
- Pertaining to a decree.
- A papal decree, particularly one derived from an ecclesiastical letter.
Where does decretal come from?
From Middle French decretal, from Late Latin dēcrētālis, from Latin decretum.
Words that rhyme with decretal
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Questions about saying decretal
How do you pronounce decretal?
Say dih-KREE-tul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkritəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈkriːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decretal?
Decretal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE). Broken into parts: dih · KREE · tul.
Is decretal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈkriːtəl/ (dih-KREE-tul).