How to pronounce dural
Say it like DYUUR-ul. Dural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYUUR).
- DYUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dural
American and British speakers say dural in essentially the same way: /ˈdjʊrəl/ in the US and /ˈdjʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYOOR-rul.
What does dural mean?
- Relating to the dura mater.
- Synonym of duralumin.
Where does dural come from?
From dura + -al.
Words that rhyme with dural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dural.
Questions about saying dural
How do you pronounce dural?
Say DYUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdjʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˈdjʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dural?
Dural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DYUUR). Broken into parts: DYUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say dural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdjʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˈdjʊərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.