How to pronounce gonial
Say it like GOH-nee-ul. Gonial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 gonial
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-neerl.
What does gonial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the gonion, the point at the apex of the mandible, or lower jaw.
- Of or pertaining to the gonia, primitive germ cells.
Where does gonial come from?
From gonion + -al.
Words that rhyme with gonial
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Questions about saying gonial
How do you pronounce gonial?
Say GOH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊniəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonial?
Gonial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · nee · ul.
Is gonial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɡəʊnɪəl/ (GOH-neerl).