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