How to pronounce funereal
Say it like fyoo-NEER-ih-ul. Funereal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEER).
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- fyoo
- NEER
- ih
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funereal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of funereal
American and British speakers say funereal in essentially the same way: /fjuˈnɪrɪəl/ in the US and /fjuːˈnɪərɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: fyoo-NEER-ih-ul.
What does funereal mean?
- Of or relating to a funeral.
- Similar to or befitting the mood or elements of a funeral: slow; black colors; formal; dignified or solemn.
Where does funereal come from?
From Middle French funerail, from Latin funereus + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying funereal
How do you pronounce funereal?
Say fyoo-NEER-ih-ul. The American pronunciation is /fjuˈnɪrɪəl/. In British English it is /fjuːˈnɪərɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funereal?
Funereal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEER). Broken into parts: fyoo · NEER · ih · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say funereal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fjuˈnɪrɪəl/ and the British form is /fjuːˈnɪərɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.