How to pronounce hebdomadal
Say it like heb-DOM-uh-dul. Hebdomadal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOM).
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- heb
- DOM
- uh
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hebdomadal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hebKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hebdomadal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: heb-DOM-uh-dul.
What does hebdomadal mean?
- Weekly, occurring once a week.
Where does hebdomadal come from?
From Latin hebdomadālis.
Questions about saying hebdomadal
How do you pronounce hebdomadal?
Say heb-DOM-uh-dul. The American pronunciation is /hɛbˈdɑmədəl/. In British English it is /hɛbˈdɒmədəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hebdomadal?
Hebdomadal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOM). Broken into parts: heb · DOM · uh · dul.
Is hebdomadal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɛbˈdɒmədəl/ (heb-DOM-uh-dul).