How to Pronounce Alluvial

To pronounce "alluvial", say ALL-uv-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈluː.vi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈluː.vi.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “alluvial”

"alluvial" has 3 syllables: all-uv-ial. It rhymes with fluvial and pluvial, if that helps it stick.

What does alluvial mean?

noun

  1. A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.
  2. Alluvial soil; specifically, in Australia, gold-bearing alluvial soil.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream.

Synonyms

fluvial

Words that rhyme with alluvial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fluvialpluvialuveal

Related words

dredgingdredgedredgedfluvialfluviatileriverinewater-bornewater-laid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alluvial"?▾

"Alluvial" has 3 syllables: all · uv · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "alluvial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alluvial" is /əˈluː.vi.əl/.

What does "alluvial" mean?▾

Alluvial: A deposition of sediment over a long period of time by a river; an alluvial layer.

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