How to pronounce radiole
Say it like RAY-dee-uh-ul. Radiole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- uh
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of radiole
American and British speakers say radiole in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪdiəʊl/ in the US and /ˈreɪdiəʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-dee-uh-ul.
What does radiole mean?
- The spine of a sea urchin.
- A heavily ciliated feather-like tentacle occurring in clusters on the crowns of certain tubeworms, especially those of the order Canalipalpata (fan-head worms), used for feeding and respiration.
Where does radiole come from?
From Late Latin radiolus (“a fossil echinoid’s spine”), from Latin radius (“rod, staff”) (possibly ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *reh₁t- (“beam, pole, post”)) + -olus (diminutive suffix) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *-lós).
Questions about saying radiole
How do you pronounce radiole?
Say RAY-dee-uh-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdiəʊl/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiole?
Radiole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · uh · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say radiole the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪdiəʊl/ and the British form is /ˈreɪdiəʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.