How to pronounce fetial
Say it like FEE-shul. Fetial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fetial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fetial
American and British speakers say fetial in essentially the same way: /ˈfiʃəl/ in the US and /ˈfiːʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-shul.
What does fetial mean?
- Of or relating to a fetial (member of the Roman college of priests who acted as representatives in disputes with foreign nations); (by extension) ambassadorial, heraldic.
- Concerned with declarations of war and treaties of peace.
Where does fetial come from?
The unadapted Latin forms fetialis (singular) and fetiales (plural) are also used in English, sometimes with italicization, sometimes without.
Questions about saying fetial
How do you pronounce fetial?
Say FEE-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfiʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈfiːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fetial?
Fetial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say fetial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfiʃəl/ and the British form is /ˈfiːʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.