How to pronounce hymnals
Say it like HIM-nulz. Hymnals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM).
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- HIM
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymnals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hymnals
American and British speakers say hymnals in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪmnəlz/ in the US and /ˈhɪmnəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIM-nulz.
What does hymnals mean?
- plural of hymnal How to pronounce hymnal
Questions about saying hymnals
How do you pronounce hymnals?
Say HIM-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪmnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪmnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymnals?
Hymnals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM). Broken into parts: HIM · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say hymnals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪmnəlz/ and the British form is /ˈhɪmnəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.