How to pronounce menopausal
Say it like men-uh-POW-zul. Menopausal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW).
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- men
- uh
- POW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menopausal 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of menopausal
American and British speakers say menopausal in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛnəˈpaʊzəl/ in the US and /ˌmɛnəˈpaʊzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: men-uh-POW-zul.
What does menopausal mean?
- Of, or pertaining to the menopause.
- Presently experiencing or having previously experienced menopause.
Where does menopausal come from?
From menopause + -al.
Words that rhyme with menopausal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of menopausal.
Questions about saying menopausal
How do you pronounce menopausal?
Say men-uh-POW-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnəˈpaʊzəl/. In British English it is /ˌmɛnəˈpaʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menopausal?
Menopausal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POW). Broken into parts: men · uh · POW · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say menopausal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛnəˈpaʊzəl/ and the British form is /ˌmɛnəˈpaʊzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.