How to pronounce segol
Say it like say-GOHL. Segol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOHL).
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- say
- GOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Segol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- GOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of segol
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: say-GOHL.
What does segol mean?
- A Hebrew niqqud diacritical mark (ִ◌ֶ) in the form of three dots arranged as an upside-down triangle, pronounced in Modern Hebrew as /e/.
Words that rhyme with segol
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of segol.
Questions about saying segol
How do you pronounce segol?
Say say-GOHL. The American pronunciation is /seɪˈɡoʊl/. In British English it is /seɪˈɡəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in segol?
Segol has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOHL). Broken into parts: say · GOHL.
Is segol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /seɪˈɡəʊl/ (say-GOHL).