How to pronounce delphinal
Say it like DEL-fih-nul. Delphinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- fih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delphinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delphinal
American and British speakers say delphinal in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛlfɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈdɛlfɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-fih-nul.
What does delphinal mean?
- Of or relating to a dauphin
Where does delphinal come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin delphīnālis, from delphīnus + -ālis.
Questions about saying delphinal
How do you pronounce delphinal?
Say DEL-fih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛlfɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɛlfɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delphinal?
Delphinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · fih · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say delphinal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛlfɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈdɛlfɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.