How to pronounce virginal
Say it like VUR-juh-nul. Virginal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- juh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virginal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of virginal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-juh-nul.
What does virginal mean?
- A musical instrument in the harpsichord family.
- Being or resembling a virgin.
- Uncontaminated or pure.
- Parthenogenic.
Where does virginal come from?
From Middle English virginal, from Middle French virginal, from Latin virginālis.
Questions about saying virginal
How do you pronounce virginal?
Say VUR-juh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝdʒənəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːdʒənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virginal?
Virginal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · juh · nul.
Is virginal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvɜːdʒənəl/ (VUR-juh-nul).