How to pronounce pleural
Say it like PLUUR-ul. Pleural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pleural. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleural
American and British speakers say pleural in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəl/ in the US and /ˈplʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOOR-rul.
What does pleural mean?
- Of, relating to, or affecting the pleura, or the sides of the thorax.
- Thin and transparent.
- An internal segment of the turtle carapace.
Where does pleural come from?
From pleura + -al.
Words that rhyme with pleural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleural.
Words that sound like pleural
Questions about saying pleural
How do you pronounce pleural?
Say PLUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˈplʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleural?
Pleural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pleural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˈplʊərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pleural?
Pleural sounds the same as plural in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.