How to pronounce spirituals
Say it like SPIR-ih-choo-ulz. Spirituals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- choo
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirituals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spirituals
American and British speakers say spirituals in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəlz/ in the US and /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-choo-ulz.
What does spirituals mean?
- plural of spiritual How to pronounce spiritual
Questions about saying spirituals
How do you pronounce spirituals?
Say SPIR-ih-choo-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəlz/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirituals?
Spirituals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · choo · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say spirituals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəlz/ and the British form is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.