How to pronounce pachycaul
Say it like PAK-ih-kawl. Pachycaul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pachycaul. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PAK
- ih
- kawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pachycaul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pachycaul
American and British speakers say pachycaul in essentially the same way: /ˈpækɪkɔl/ in the US and /ˈpækɪkɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAK-ih-kawl.
What does pachycaul mean?
- Any of several primitive tropical trees that have a thick stem and few or no branches.
- Of or relating to such plants; pachycaulous.
Questions about saying pachycaul
How do you pronounce pachycaul?
Say PAK-ih-kawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpækɪkɔl/. In British English it is /ˈpækɪkɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pachycaul?
Pachycaul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAK). Broken into parts: PAK · ih · kawl.
Do Americans and Brits say pachycaul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpækɪkɔl/ and the British form is /ˈpækɪkɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.