How to pronounce paucal
Say it like PAW-kul. Paucal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW).
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- PAW
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paucal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paucal
American and British speakers say paucal in essentially the same way: /ˈpɔkəl/ in the US and /ˈpɔːkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAW-kul.
What does paucal mean?
- Characterized by having a small number, greater than two, of (usually equivalent) components.
- Pertaining to a language form referring to a few or a couple of something (typically three to around ten), e.g. a small group of people.“first-person paucal”
- Expressing a relatively small quantity or degree.
- A language form referring to a few of something (three to around ten), as a small group of people; contrast singular, dual, trial, and plural.
Where does paucal come from?
From Latin paucālis (“few, little”), from paucus, plural paucī (“few, little, a few, the select few, the oligarchs”), from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂w- (“few, little”), + Latin adjective suffix -ālis.
Questions about saying paucal
How do you pronounce paucal?
Say PAW-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paucal?
Paucal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAW). Broken into parts: PAW · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say paucal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɔkəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɔːkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.