How to pronounce latitudinal
Say it like lat-ih-TOO-dih-nul. Latitudinal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- lat
- ih
- TOO
- dih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latitudinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- latKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep 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 latitudinal
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lat-ih-TYOO-dih-nul.
What does latitudinal mean?
- Relating to latitude.
Where does latitudinal come from?
From Latin lātitūdin- + -al, from oblique stem of Latin lātitūdō, from lātus + -tūdō.
Words that rhyme with latitudinal
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Questions about saying latitudinal
How do you pronounce latitudinal?
Say lat-ih-TOO-dih-nul. The American pronunciation is /lætɪˈtudɪnəl/. In British English it is /lætɪˈtjuːdɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latitudinal?
Latitudinal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: lat · ih · TOO · dih · nul.
Is latitudinal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /lætɪˈtjuːdɪnəl/ (lat-ih-TYOO-dih-nul).