How to pronounce pineal
Say it like py-NEE-ul. Pineal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- py
- NEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pineal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pineal
American and British speakers say pineal in essentially the same way: /ˌpaɪˈniəl/ in the US and /ˌpaɪˈniːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: py-NEE-ul.
What does pineal mean?
- In the shape of a pine cone.
- Pertaining to the pineal gland.
- The pineal gland.
Where does pineal come from?
From French pinéal, from Middle French, from Latin pīnea (“pine cone, pine nut”), from pīneus (“of the pine”).
Words that rhyme with pineal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pineal.
Questions about saying pineal
How do you pronounce pineal?
Say py-NEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpaɪˈniəl/. In British English it is /ˌpaɪˈniːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pineal?
Pineal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: py · NEE · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pineal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpaɪˈniəl/ and the British form is /ˌpaɪˈniːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.