How to pronounce imaginal
Say it like ih-MAJ-ih-nul. Imaginal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAJ).
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- ih
- MAJ
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imaginal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imaginal
American and British speakers say imaginal in essentially the same way: /ɪˈmædʒɪnəl/ in the US and /ɪˈmædʒɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-MAJ-ih-nul.
What does imaginal mean?
- Of or relating to the imagination, or to a mental image.
- Of or relating to the insect imago.
Where does imaginal come from?
From imagine + -al.
Questions about saying imaginal
How do you pronounce imaginal?
Say ih-MAJ-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmædʒɪnəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈmædʒɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imaginal?
Imaginal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAJ). Broken into parts: ih · MAJ · ih · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say imaginal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈmædʒɪnəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈmædʒɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.