How to pronounce pascal
Say it like pa-SKAL. Pascal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL).
- pa
- SKAL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pascal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- paKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of pascal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PAS-kul.
What does pascal mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.
Where does pascal come from?
Borrowed from French pascal, named after French scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pa
- blaise pascal
Words that rhyme with pascal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pascal.
Questions about saying pascal
How do you pronounce pascal?
Say pa-SKAL. The American pronunciation is /pæˈskæl/. In British English it is /ˈpæskəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pascal?
Pascal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAL). Broken into parts: pa · SKAL.
Is pascal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpæskəl/ (PAS-kul).