How to pronounce lorchel
Say it like LOR-kul. Lorchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorchel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lorchel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-kul.
What does lorchel mean?
- a mushroom of the family Helvellaceae.
Words that rhyme with lorchel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lorchel.
Questions about saying lorchel
How do you pronounce lorchel?
Say LOR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lorchel?
Lorchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · kul.
Is lorchel 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 /ˈlɔːkəl/ (LAW-kul).