How to pronounce prudential
Say it like proo-DEN-shul. Prudential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- proo
- DEN
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prudential pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prudential
American and British speakers say prudential in essentially the same way: /pruˈdɛnʃəl/ in the US and /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: proo-DEN-shul.
What does prudential mean?
- Characterised by the use of prudence; arising from careful thought or deliberation.
- Of a person: exercising prudence; cautious.
- Advisory; superintending or executive.“a prudential committee”
Where does prudential come from?
From Latin prudentia + -al.
Words that rhyme with prudential
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prudential.
- potential
- essential
- presidential
- residential
- influential
- confidential
- differential
- existential
- exponential
- sequential
Questions about saying prudential
How do you pronounce prudential?
Say proo-DEN-shul. The American pronunciation is /pruˈdɛnʃəl/. In British English it is /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prudential?
Prudential has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: proo · DEN · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say prudential the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pruˈdɛnʃəl/ and the British form is /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.