How to pronounce hormonal
Say it like HOR-moh-nul. Hormonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- moh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hormonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hormonal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HAW-moh-nul.
What does hormonal mean?
- Pertaining to hormones.
- Of or pertaining to the menstrual cycle.
- Strongly affected by one's hormones.“a hormonal teenage boy”
Where does hormonal come from?
From hormone + -al.
Questions about saying hormonal
How do you pronounce hormonal?
Say HOR-moh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrˌmoʊnəl/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːˌməʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hormonal?
Hormonal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · moh · nul.
Is hormonal 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 /ˈhɔːˌməʊnəl/ (HAW-moh-nul).