How to pronounce removal
Say it like rih-MOO-vul. Removal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO).
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- rih
- MOO
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Removal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of removal
American and British speakers say removal in essentially the same way: /rɪˈmuvəl/ in the US and /rɪˈmuːvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-MOO-vul.
What does removal mean?
- the act of removing“he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy”
- dismissal from office
Where does removal come from?
From remove + -al.
Words that rhyme with removal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of removal.
Questions about saying removal
How do you pronounce removal?
Say rih-MOO-vul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈmuvəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈmuːvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in removal?
Removal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOO). Broken into parts: rih · MOO · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say removal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈmuvəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈmuːvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.