How to pronounce drawal
Say it like DRAW-ul. Drawal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAW).
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- DRAW
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drawal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drawal
American and British speakers say drawal in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɔəl/ in the US and /ˈdrɔːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAW-ul.
What does drawal mean?
- The act of drawing upon; a withdrawal.
Where does drawal come from?
From draw + -al, influenced by withdrawal.
Questions about saying drawal
How do you pronounce drawal?
Say DRAW-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɔəl/. In British English it is /ˈdrɔːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drawal?
Drawal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAW). Broken into parts: DRAW · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say drawal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɔəl/ and the British form is /ˈdrɔːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.