How to pronounce sepulchral
Say it like suh-PUHL-krul. Sepulchral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- suh
- PUHL
- krul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sepulchral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- krulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sepulchral
American and British speakers say sepulchral in essentially the same way: /səˈpʌlkrəl/ in the US and /səˈpʌlkrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-PUHL-krul.
What does sepulchral mean?
- Relating to a grave or to death; funereal.
- Suggestive of a grave or of death; gloomy; solemn.
- Having a hollow and deep sound.
Where does sepulchral come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sepulcralis.
Questions about saying sepulchral
How do you pronounce sepulchral?
Say suh-PUHL-krul. The American pronunciation is /səˈpʌlkrəl/. In British English it is /səˈpʌlkrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sepulchral?
Sepulchral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: suh · PUHL · krul.
Do Americans and Brits say sepulchral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈpʌlkrəl/ and the British form is /səˈpʌlkrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.