How to pronounce parietal
Say it like puh-RY-uh-tul. Parietal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- puh
- RY
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parietal 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.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parietal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-RY-uh-tul.
What does parietal mean?
- Of or relating to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.“Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the parietal cells of the gastric glands, located on the wall of the fundus of the stomach.”
- Of or relating to the parietal bones.
- Of or relating to college living and, especially, its regulation.
- Either of the two parietal bones, on the top and side of the skull.
- Any of the scales of a snake that are located on the head and connected to the frontals towards the posterior.
- A flat Roman wall tile with roughened surface, used as a base for plasterwork.
Where does parietal come from?
From Latin parietālis, from pariēs (“wall”).
Questions about saying parietal
How do you pronounce parietal?
Say puh-RY-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈraɪətəl/. In British English it is /pəˈraɪətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parietal?
Parietal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: puh · RY · uh · tul.
Is parietal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˈraɪətəl/ (puh-RY-uh-tul).