How to pronounce magistral
Say it like MAJ-ih-strul. Magistral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
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- MAJ
- ih
- strul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magistral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- strulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magistral
American and British speakers say magistral in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/ in the US and /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-ih-strul.
What does magistral mean?
- Of, relating to, or befitting a master; authoritative.
- Formulated extemporaneously, or for a special case; opposed to officinal, and said of prescriptions and medicines.
- A sovereign medicine or remedy.
- A magistral line.
- Powdered copper pyrites used in the amalgamation of ores of silver, as at the Spanish mines of Mexico and South America.
Where does magistral come from?
Borrowed from Middle French magistral, from Latin magistrālis, from magister (“master, teacher”) + -ālis.
Questions about saying magistral
How do you pronounce magistral?
Say MAJ-ih-strul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magistral?
Magistral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · ih · strul.
Do Americans and Brits say magistral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒɪstrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.