How to pronounce tidal
Say it like TY-dul. Tidal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tidal
American and British speakers say tidal in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈtaɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-dul.
What does tidal mean?
- of or relating to or caused by tides“tidal wave”
Where does tidal come from?
From tide + -al. Probably a hybrid formation within English.
Words that rhyme with tidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tidal.
Questions about saying tidal
How do you pronounce tidal?
Say TY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tidal?
Tidal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say tidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.