How to pronounce riegel
Say it like REE-gul. Riegel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riegel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of riegel
American and British speakers say riegel in essentially the same way: /ˈriɡəl/ in the US and /ˈriːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-gul.
What does riegel mean?
- A transverse ridge of bedrock that has been exposed by glacial erosion.
Where does riegel come from?
Borrowed from German Riegel (“short bar”).
Words that rhyme with riegel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of riegel.
Words that sound like riegel
Questions about saying riegel
How do you pronounce riegel?
Say REE-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈriɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈriːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riegel?
Riegel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say riegel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈriɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈriːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as riegel?
Riegel sounds the same as regal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.