How to pronounce sororal
Say it like suh-ROR-ul. Sororal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR).
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- suh
- ROR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sororal 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.
- RORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sororal
American and British speakers say sororal in essentially the same way: /səˈrɔrəl/ in the US and /səˈrɔːrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-RAW-rul.
What does sororal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a sister or sisters; sisterlike, sisterly.
Where does sororal come from?
From Latin soror (“sister”) + English -al (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with sororal
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Questions about saying sororal
How do you pronounce sororal?
Say suh-ROR-ul. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɔrəl/. In British English it is /səˈrɔːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sororal?
Sororal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR). Broken into parts: suh · ROR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sororal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrɔrəl/ and the British form is /səˈrɔːrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.