How to pronounce spathal
Say it like SPAY-thul. Spathal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- thul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spathal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spathal
American and British speakers say spathal in essentially the same way: /ˈspeɪðəl/ in the US and /ˈspeɪðəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAY-thul.
What does spathal mean?
- Furnished with a spathe.
Where does spathal come from?
From spathe + -al.
Questions about saying spathal
How do you pronounce spathal?
Say SPAY-thul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪðəl/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪðəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spathal?
Spathal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · thul.
Do Americans and Brits say spathal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspeɪðəl/ and the British form is /ˈspeɪðəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.