How to pronounce feudal
Say it like FYOO-dul. Feudal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feudal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of feudal
American and British speakers say feudal in essentially the same way: /ˈfjudəl/ in the US and /ˈfjuːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO-dul.
What does feudal mean?
- Of, or relating to feudalism.
Where does feudal come from?
From Old French feodal, from Medieval Latin feodalis, from feodum, feudum, fevum (“fief, fee”), from Frankish *fehu (“cattle, owndom, property, fee”), from Proto-Germanic *fehu (“cattle”).
Words that rhyme with feudal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feudal.
Questions about saying feudal
How do you pronounce feudal?
Say FYOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjudəl/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feudal?
Feudal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say feudal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfjudəl/ and the British form is /ˈfjuːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.