How to pronounce horizonal
Say it like huh-RY-zuh-nul. Horizonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- huh
- RY
- zuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horizonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horizonal
American and British speakers say horizonal in essentially the same way: /həˈraɪzənəl/ in the US and /həˈraɪzənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-RY-zuh-nul.
What does horizonal mean?
- Relating to a horizon.
Where does horizonal come from?
From horizon + -al.
Questions about saying horizonal
How do you pronounce horizonal?
Say huh-RY-zuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /həˈraɪzənəl/. In British English it is /həˈraɪzənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horizonal?
Horizonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: huh · RY · zuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say horizonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈraɪzənəl/ and the British form is /həˈraɪzənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.