How to pronounce principals
Say it like PRIN-suh-pulz. Principals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
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- PRIN
- suh
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Principals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of principals
American and British speakers say principals in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/ in the US and /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-suh-pulz.
What does principals mean?
- plural of principal How to pronounce principal
Questions about saying principals
How do you pronounce principals?
Say PRIN-suh-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in principals?
Principals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · suh · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say principals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.