How to pronounce tussal
Say it like TUHS-ul. Tussal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tussal. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TUHS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tussal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tussal
American and British speakers say tussal in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌsəl/ in the US and /ˈtʌsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHS-ul.
What does tussal mean?
- Relating to coughing.
Where does tussal come from?
From Latin tussis (“cough”) + -al.
Words that rhyme with tussal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tussal.
Words that sound like tussal
Questions about saying tussal
How do you pronounce tussal?
Say TUHS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtʌsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tussal?
Tussal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHS). Broken into parts: TUHS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tussal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌsəl/ and the British form is /ˈtʌsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as tussal?
Tussal sounds the same as tussle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.