How to pronounce zodiacal
Say it like zoh-DY-uh-kul. Zodiacal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY).
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- zoh
- DY
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zodiacal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zodiacal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zoh-DY-uh-kul.
What does zodiacal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the zodiac.
Where does zodiacal come from?
From Latin zōdiacus + -al.
Words that rhyme with zodiacal
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Questions about saying zodiacal
How do you pronounce zodiacal?
Say zoh-DY-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈdaɪəkəl/. In British English it is /zəʊˈdaɪəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zodiacal?
Zodiacal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DY). Broken into parts: zoh · DY · uh · kul.
Is zodiacal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /zəʊˈdaɪəkəl/ (zoh-DY-uh-kul).