How to pronounce larval
Say it like LAR-vul. Larval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larval pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of larval
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-vul.
What does larval mean?
- Being a larva.
- Characteristic of larvae.
- Having the form or shape of a larva.
Words that rhyme with larval
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Questions about saying larval
How do you pronounce larval?
Say LAR-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrvəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larval?
Larval has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · vul.
Is larval 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 /ˈlɑːvəl/ (LAH-vul).