How to pronounce substantival
Say it like suhb-stun-TY-vul. Substantival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- suhb
- stun
- TY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Substantival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of substantival
American and British speakers say substantival in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ in the US and /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-stun-TY-vul.
What does substantival mean?
- Of or pertaining to a substantive.
- Of or relating to physical substance; material.
Where does substantival come from?
From substantive + -al.
Words that rhyme with substantival
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of substantival.
Questions about saying substantival
How do you pronounce substantival?
Say suhb-stun-TY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in substantival?
Substantival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: suhb · stun · TY · vul.
Do Americans and Brits say substantival the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.