How to pronounce primordial
Say it like prih-MOR-dee-ul. Primordial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- prih
- MOR
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primordial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep 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 primordial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pry-MAW-dee-ul.
What does primordial mean?
- First, earliest or original.
- Characteristic of the earliest stage of the development of an organism, or relating to a primordium.“a primordial leaf; a primordial cell”
- Primeval.
- A first principle or element.
- A primordial condition or state.
Where does primordial come from?
From the Latin prīmōrdiālis (“of the beginning”).
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Questions about saying primordial
How do you pronounce primordial?
Say prih-MOR-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈmɔrdiəl/. In British English it is /praɪˈmɔːdiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primordial?
Primordial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: prih · MOR · dee · ul.
Is primordial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /praɪˈmɔːdiəl/ (pry-MAW-dee-ul).