How to pronounce pluvial
Say it like PLOO-vee-ul. Pluvial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- vee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluvial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. 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 pluvial
American and British speakers say pluvial in essentially the same way: /ˈpluviəl/ in the US and /ˈpluːviəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOO-vee-ul.
What does pluvial mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or produced by rain.
- Occurring through the action of rain.
- a rainy period
Where does pluvial come from?
Borrowed from French pluvial, from Middle French pluvial, borrowed from Latin pluviālis (“pertaining to rain”).
Words that rhyme with pluvial
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Questions about saying pluvial
How do you pronounce pluvial?
Say PLOO-vee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpluviəl/. In British English it is /ˈpluːviəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluvial?
Pluvial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · vee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say pluvial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpluviəl/ and the British form is /ˈpluːviəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.