How to pronounce nepotal
Say it like NEP-uh-tul. Nepotal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEP).
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- NEP
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nepotal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nepotal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NEP-uh-tul.
What does nepotal mean?
- Of or relating to a nephew.“nepotal descent”
Where does nepotal come from?
From Latin nepōtālis, from nepōs.
Questions about saying nepotal
How do you pronounce nepotal?
Say NEP-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛpətəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɛpətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nepotal?
Nepotal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEP). Broken into parts: NEP · uh · tul.
Is nepotal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnɛpətəl/ (NEP-uh-tul).