How to pronounce vaginal
Say it like vuh-JY-nul. Vaginal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JY).
- vuh
- JY
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaginal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vaginal
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: vuh-JUH-ih-nul.
What does vaginal mean?
- Of or relating to a theca.
Where does vaginal come from?
Borrowed from New Latin vāgīnālis, from vāgīna (“a covering, sheath; the vagina”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to vagina + -al.
Words that rhyme with vaginal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vaginal.
Questions about saying vaginal
How do you pronounce vaginal?
Say vuh-JY-nul. The American pronunciation is /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/. In British English it is /vəˈdʒʌɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaginal?
Vaginal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JY). Broken into parts: vuh · JY · nul.
Is vaginal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /vəˈdʒʌɪnəl/ (vuh-JUH-ih-nul).