How to pronounce nuptial
Say it like NUHP-shul. Nuptial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHP).
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- NUHP
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuptial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nuptial
American and British speakers say nuptial in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌpʃəl/ in the US and /ˈnʌpʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHP-shul.
What does nuptial mean?
- Of or pertaining to wedding and marriage.
- Capable, or characteristic, of breeding.
Where does nuptial come from?
Borrowed from Latin nūptiālis (“pertaining to marriage”), from nūptiae (“wedding”), from nūbō (“to marry, to take as husband”).
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Questions about saying nuptial
How do you pronounce nuptial?
Say NUHP-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌpʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈnʌpʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuptial?
Nuptial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHP). Broken into parts: NUHP · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say nuptial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌpʃəl/ and the British form is /ˈnʌpʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.