How to pronounce focal
Say it like FOH-kul. Focal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Focal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of focal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-kul.
What does focal mean?
- having or localized centrally at a focus“focal point”“focal infection”
- of or relating to a focus“focal length”
Where does focal come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin focālis.
Words that rhyme with focal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of focal.
Questions about saying focal
How do you pronounce focal?
Say FOH-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in focal?
Focal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · kul.
Is focal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊkəl/ (FOH-kul).