How to pronounce septal
Say it like SEP-tul. Septal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of septal
American and British speakers say septal in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛptəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛptəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP-tul.
What does septal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a septum.
- Separating compartments in a burial chamber.
- Relating to an Irish clan or sept.
Where does septal come from?
From septum + -al.
Questions about saying septal
How do you pronounce septal?
Say SEP-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛptəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛptəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septal?
Septal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say septal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛptəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛptəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.