How to pronounce personals
Say it like PUR-sih-nilz. Personals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce personals. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUR
- sih
- nilz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Personals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nilzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of personals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-suh-nulz.
What does personals mean?
- plural of personal How to pronounce personal
- Personal matters; matters which are peculiar or proper to private concerns.
Questions about saying personals
How do you pronounce personals?
Say PUR-sih-nilz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝsɪnɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːsənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in personals?
Personals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · sih · nilz.
Is personals pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːsənəlz/ (PUR-suh-nulz).