How to pronounce pentecostal
Say it like pen-tuh-KAW-stul. Pentecostal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW).
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- pen
- tuh
- KAW
- stul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentecostal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pentecostal
American and British speakers say pentecostal in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛntəˈkɔstəl/ in the US and /ˌpɛntəˈkɒstəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-tuh-KOS-tul.
What does pentecostal mean?
- any member of a Pentecostal religious body
- of or relating to or characteristic of any of various Pentecostal religious bodies or their members
- of or relating to or occurring at Pentecost
Words that rhyme with pentecostal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pentecostal.
Questions about saying pentecostal
How do you pronounce pentecostal?
Say pen-tuh-KAW-stul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛntəˈkɔstəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛntəˈkɒstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentecostal?
Pentecostal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAW). Broken into parts: pen · tuh · KAW · stul.
Do Americans and Brits say pentecostal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛntəˈkɔstəl/ and the British form is /ˌpɛntəˈkɒstəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.