How to pronounce paludal
Say it like puh-LOO-dul. Paludal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
- puh
- LOO
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paludal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paludal
American and British speakers say paludal in essentially the same way: /pəˈludəl/ in the US and /pəˈluːdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LOO-dul.
What does paludal mean?
- Pertaining to marshes, marshy, palustral, (especially designating a plant's habitat).
- A plant found in marshy habitats.
Where does paludal come from?
From Latin palus (“marsh”).
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Words that rhyme with paludal
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Questions about saying paludal
How do you pronounce paludal?
Say puh-LOO-dul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈludəl/. In British English it is /pəˈluːdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paludal?
Paludal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: puh · LOO · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say paludal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈludəl/ and the British form is /pəˈluːdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.