How to pronounce withdrawal
Say it like with-DRAW-ul. Withdrawal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAW).
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- with
- DRAW
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Withdrawal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- withKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of withdrawal
American and British speakers say withdrawal in essentially the same way: /wɪðˈdrɔəl/ in the US and /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: with-DRAW-ul.
What does withdrawal mean?
- a retraction of a previously held position
- the act of taking out money or other capital
- the act of withdrawing“the withdrawal of French troops from Vietnam”
Where does withdrawal come from?
From withdraw + -al.
Questions about saying withdrawal
How do you pronounce withdrawal?
Say with-DRAW-ul. The American pronunciation is /wɪðˈdrɔəl/. In British English it is /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in withdrawal?
Withdrawal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAW). Broken into parts: with · DRAW · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say withdrawal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪðˈdrɔəl/ and the British form is /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.