How to pronounce plagal
Say it like PLAY-gul. Plagal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plagal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plagal
American and British speakers say plagal in essentially the same way: /ˈpleɪɡəl/ in the US and /ˈpleɪɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAY-gul.
What does plagal mean?
- Designating a mode lying a perfect fourth below the authentic form.
- Designating a cadence in which the subdominant chord precedes the tonic.
Words that rhyme with plagal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plagal.
Questions about saying plagal
How do you pronounce plagal?
Say PLAY-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plagal?
Plagal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say plagal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpleɪɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈpleɪɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.