How to pronounce periglacial
Say it like per-ih-GLAY-shul. Periglacial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLAY).
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US American/pɛrɪˈɡleɪʃəl/per-ih-GLAY-shul
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- per
- ih
- GLAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periglacial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does periglacial mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the area around the edge of a glacier.
Where does periglacial come from?
From peri- + glacial.
Words that rhyme with periglacial
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Questions about saying periglacial
How do you pronounce periglacial?
Say per-ih-GLAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /pɛrɪˈɡleɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periglacial?
Periglacial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLAY). Broken into parts: per · ih · GLAY · shul.