How to Pronounce Adrenal

To pronounce "adrenal", say ADR-en-al — 3 syllables, IPA /æˈdɹiːnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/æˈdɹiːnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “adrenal”

"adrenal" has 3 syllables: adr-en-al. It rhymes with venal and penal, if that helps it stick.

What does adrenal mean?

noun

  1. An adrenal gland.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
  2. Near the kidneys.

Synonyms

suprarenal

Words that rhyme with adrenal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

venalpenalplenalrenalduodenallienalthenalgenalweanel

Related words

adrenergicadrenocorticalsuprarenaladrenicadrenogenicadrenomedullarychromaffinsteroidogenic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "adrenal"?▾

"Adrenal" has 3 syllables: adr · en · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "adrenal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "adrenal" is /æˈdɹiːnəl/.

What does "adrenal" mean?▾

Adrenal: An adrenal gland.

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