How to pronounce germinal
Say it like JUR-mih-nul. Germinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- mih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of germinal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-mih-nul.
What does germinal mean?
- Relating to spring
- Pertaining, similar, or belonging to a germ.
- Relating to a plant ovary.
Where does germinal come from?
From oblique stem of Latin germen, germinis (“seed”) + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying germinal
How do you pronounce germinal?
Say JUR-mih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germinal?
Germinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · mih · nul.
Is germinal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ (JUR-mih-nul).