How to pronounce rostral
Say it like RAH-strul. Rostral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH).
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- RAH
- strul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rostral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- strulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rostral
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROS-trul.
What does rostral mean?
- Relating to the rostrum.
- Serving as a rostrum.“rostral column”
- A scale in reptiles on the median plate of the tip of the snout that borders the mouth opening.
Where does rostral come from?
From Latin rostrum.
Words that rhyme with rostral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rostral.
Questions about saying rostral
How do you pronounce rostral?
Say RAH-strul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɒstrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rostral?
Rostral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAH). Broken into parts: RAH · strul.
Is rostral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒstrəl/ (ROS-trul).