How to Pronounce Antiphonal

To pronounce "antiphonal", say ANT-iph-on-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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10

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ANT-iph-on-al

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"antiphonal" has 4 syllables: ant-iph-on-al.

What does antiphonal mean?

noun

  1. A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.
  2. An antiphon; a piece sung or chanted in an antiphonal manner.

adjective

  1. Characterized by antiphones or antiphony; incorporating alternate, or responsive singing by a choir split into two parts.

    “The antiphonal hymn was sung regularly at church.”

Synonyms

antiphonarantiphonaryantiphoner

Related words

antiphonaryresponsivepsalmodycarillonsantiphonarantiphonerantiphonantiphone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antiphonal"?▾

"Antiphonal" has 4 syllables: ant · iph · on · al.

What does "antiphonal" mean?▾

Antiphonal: A book of antiphons or anthems sung or chanted at a liturgy; an antiphonary or antiphoner.

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