How to pronounce nopal
Say it like noh-PAHL. Nopal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAHL).
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- noh
- PAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nopal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nopal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-pul.
What does nopal mean?
- A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.
Where does nopal come from?
From Spanish nopal, from Classical Nahuatl nohpalli (“Opuntia cactus”).
Words that rhyme with nopal
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Questions about saying nopal
How do you pronounce nopal?
Say noh-PAHL. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈpɑl/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nopal?
Nopal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAHL). Broken into parts: noh · PAHL.
Is nopal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈnəʊpəl/ (NOH-pul).