How to pronounce meningeal
Say it like men-un-JEE-ul. Meningeal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- men
- un
- JEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meningeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meningeal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: mih-NIN-jee-ul.
What does meningeal mean?
- Relating to the meninges.
Where does meningeal come from?
From New Latin mēningeus + -al, from mēninga (“membrane covering the brain”) + -eus (adjectival suffix), equivalent to meninx (meninge) + -al.
Words that rhyme with meningeal
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Questions about saying meningeal
How do you pronounce meningeal?
Say men-un-JEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnənˈdʒiəl/. In British English it is /mɪˈnɪndʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meningeal?
Meningeal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: men · un · JEE · ul.
Is meningeal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɪˈnɪndʒiəl/ (mih-NIN-jee-ul).