How to pronounce mayoral
Say it like MAY-uh-rul. Mayoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪərəl/MAY-uh-rul
UK British/meɪˈɔːrəl/may-AW-rul
- MAY
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayoral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mayoral
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: may-AW-rul.
What does mayoral mean?
adjective
- Relating to a mayor (or the office of the mayor).“The mayoral seal was applied to all official correspondence of the mayor.”
- A Spanish-speaking overseer of a bull ranch.
Where does mayoral come from?
From mayor + -al.
Questions about saying mayoral
How do you pronounce mayoral?
Say MAY-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪərəl/. In British English it is /meɪˈɔːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayoral?
Mayoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · uh · rul.
Is mayoral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /meɪˈɔːrəl/ (may-AW-rul).