How to pronounce vegetal
Say it like VEJ-ih-tul. Vegetal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEJ).
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- VEJ
- ih
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vegetal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vegetal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: VEJ-ih-tul.
What does vegetal mean?
- Pertaining to vegetables or plants.
- Having a grassy, herbaceous taste.
Where does vegetal come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin vegetālis, from Latin vegetō.
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Questions about saying vegetal
How do you pronounce vegetal?
Say VEJ-ih-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vegetal?
Vegetal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEJ). Broken into parts: VEJ · ih · tul.
Is vegetal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/ (VEJ-ih-tul).