How to pronounce Oedipal
Say it like ED-uh-pul. Oedipal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- uh
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oedipal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Oedipal
American and British speakers say Oedipal in essentially the same way: /ˈɛdəpəl/ in the US and /ˈɛdəpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ED-uh-pul.
What does Oedipal mean?
- Of or relating to the Oedipus complex.
Questions about saying Oedipal
How do you pronounce Oedipal?
Say ED-uh-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdəpəl/. In British English it is /ˈɛdəpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oedipal?
Oedipal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · uh · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say Oedipal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛdəpəl/ and the British form is /ˈɛdəpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.