How to pronounce gladial
Say it like GLAY-dee-ul. Gladial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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- GLAY
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gladial
American and British speakers say gladial in essentially the same way: /ˈɡleɪdiəl/ in the US and /ˈɡleɪdiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAY-dee-ul.
What does gladial mean?
- Pertaining to swords.
Where does gladial come from?
From Latin gladius.
Words that rhyme with gladial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gladial.
Questions about saying gladial
How do you pronounce gladial?
Say GLAY-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪdiəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladial?
Gladial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · dee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say gladial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡleɪdiəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡleɪdiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.