How to pronounce laryngeal
Say it like luh-RIN-jul. Laryngeal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN).
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- luh
- RIN
- jul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laryngeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- julKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laryngeal
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: luh-RIN-jee-ul.
What does laryngeal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the larynx.
- (of a speech sound) Made by or with constriction of the larynx with only the front part of the vocal cords vibrating, giving a very low frequency and producing what is known as "creaky voice."
- An anatomical part (such as a nerve or artery) that supplies or is associated with the larynx.
- A sound uttered by using the larynx.
- In Proto-Indo-European, one of the typically three reconstructed consonants usually marked as ⟨h₁⟩, ⟨h₂⟩ and ⟨h₃⟩.
Where does laryngeal come from?
Derived from New Latin laryngeus + -al, from larynx (“larynx”) + -eus (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying laryngeal
How do you pronounce laryngeal?
Say luh-RIN-jul. The American pronunciation is /ləˈrɪndʒəl/. In British English it is /ləˈrɪndʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laryngeal?
Laryngeal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN). Broken into parts: luh · RIN · jul.
Is laryngeal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ləˈrɪndʒiəl/ (luh-RIN-jee-ul).