How to pronounce withal
Say it like wih-THAHL. Withal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAHL).
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- wih
- THAHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of withal
American and British speakers say withal in essentially the same way: /wɪˈðɑl/ in the US and /wɪˈðɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: wih-THAWL.
What does withal mean?
- The means; the wherewithal.“She didn’t have the withal to pay the fee.”
Where does withal come from?
The postposition is derived from the adverb.
Words that rhyme with withal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of withal.
Questions about saying withal
How do you pronounce withal?
Say wih-THAHL. The American pronunciation is /wɪˈðɑl/. In British English it is /wɪˈðɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withal?
Withal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAHL). Broken into parts: wih · THAHL.
Do Americans and Brits say withal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪˈðɑl/ and the British form is /wɪˈðɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.