How to pronounce medal
Say it like MED-ul. Medal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of medal
American and British speakers say medal in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛdəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MED-ul.
What does medal mean?
- an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
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Words that rhyme with medal
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Words that sound like medal
Questions about saying medal
How do you pronounce medal?
Say MED-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medal?
Medal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say medal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛdəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as medal?
Medal sounds the same as meddle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.