How to pronounce xenial
Say it like ZEE-nee-ul. Xenial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of xenial
American and British speakers say xenial in essentially the same way: /ˈziniəl/ in the US and /ˈziːniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-nee-ul.
What does xenial mean?
- Hospitable, especially to visiting strangers or foreigners.
- Of the relation between a host and guest; friendly.
Words that rhyme with xenial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xenial.
Questions about saying xenial
How do you pronounce xenial?
Say ZEE-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈziniəl/. In British English it is /ˈziːniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenial?
Xenial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · nee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say xenial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈziniəl/ and the British form is /ˈziːniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.