How to pronounce urinal
Say it like YUUR-ih-nul. Urinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR).
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- YUUR
- ih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of urinal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: yoor-RY-nul.
What does urinal mean?
- A device or fixture used for urination, particularly
- A device for urination worn or used by patients suffering urinary incontinence.
- A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.
- Synonym of urinary.
Where does urinal come from?
From Middle English urinal, urynal, orynal, from Old French urinal, orinal (“vessel for urination”), from Latin ūrīnālis (“urinary”).
Questions about saying urinal
How do you pronounce urinal?
Say YUUR-ih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʊrɪnəl/. In British English it is /jʊəˈraɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urinal?
Urinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUUR). Broken into parts: YUUR · ih · nul.
Is urinal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /jʊəˈraɪnəl/ (yoor-RY-nul).