How to pronounce plural
Say it like PLUUR-ul. Plural 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 plural. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plural 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 plural
American and British speakers say plural in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrəl/ in the US and /ˈplʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOOR-rul.
What does plural mean?
- the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
- composed of more than one member, set, or kind
- grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units
Where does plural come from?
From Middle English plurelle, from Old French plurel (“plural”), Borrowed from Latin plūrālis (“of or belonging to more than one, belonging to many”, adjective), from plūs, plūris (“more”) + -ālis.
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Words that rhyme with plural
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Words that sound like plural
Questions about saying plural
How do you pronounce plural?
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 plural?
Plural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say plural 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 plural?
Plural sounds the same as pleural in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.