How to pronounce estival
Say it like ee-STY-vul. Estival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STY).
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- ee
- STY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of estival
American and British speakers say estival in essentially the same way: /iˈstaɪvəl/ in the US and /iːˈstaɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-STY-vul.
What does estival mean?
- Of or relating to summer.
- Coming forth in the summer.
Where does estival come from?
From Middle English estival, from Old French estival, from Latin aestivalis.
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Words that rhyme with estival
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Questions about saying estival
How do you pronounce estival?
Say ee-STY-vul. The American pronunciation is /iˈstaɪvəl/. In British English it is /iːˈstaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estival?
Estival has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STY). Broken into parts: ee · STY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say estival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈstaɪvəl/ and the British form is /iːˈstaɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.