How to pronounce kegel
Say it like KEJ-ul. Kegel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEJ).
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- KEJ
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kegel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kegel
American and British speakers say kegel in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛdʒəl/ in the US and /ˈkɛdʒəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEJ-ul.
What does kegel mean?
- The pubococcygeal muscles.
- A contraction of the pubococcygeal muscles, performed for the purpose of strengthening them.
- To clench one's perineum and pelvic muscles.
Where does kegel come from?
After Arnold Kegel. The surname is of German origin; see Kegel (“skittle, bowling pin”).
Questions about saying kegel
How do you pronounce kegel?
Say KEJ-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛdʒəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɛdʒəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kegel?
Kegel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEJ). Broken into parts: KEJ · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say kegel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛdʒəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɛdʒəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.