How to pronounce lachrymal
Say it like LAK-ruh-mul. Lachrymal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- ruh
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lachrymal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lachrymal
American and British speakers say lachrymal in essentially the same way: /ˈlækrəməl/ in the US and /ˈlækrɪməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-rih-mul.
What does lachrymal mean?
- Connected with weeping or tears.
- Alternative spelling of lacrimal.
- A lachrymatory (vase intended for collecting tears).
- Lachrymal feelings or organs.
- Alternative spelling of lacrimal.
Where does lachrymal come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin lachrymālis, from lachryma (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with lachrymal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lachrymal.
Questions about saying lachrymal
How do you pronounce lachrymal?
Say LAK-ruh-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækrəməl/. In British English it is /ˈlækrɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lachrymal?
Lachrymal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · ruh · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say lachrymal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækrəməl/ and the British form is /ˈlækrɪməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.