How to Pronounce Arboreal

To pronounce "arboreal", say ARB-or-eal — 3 syllables, IPA /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “arboreal”

"arboreal" has 3 syllables: arb-or-eal. It rhymes with pictorial and sartorial, if that helps it stick.

What does arboreal mean?

noun

Any tree-dwelling creature.

adjective

Of, relating to, or resembling a tree.
Living in or among trees.

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Words that rhyme with arboreal

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pictorial sartorial memorial raptorial conspiratorial editorial dictatorial territorial immemorial curatorial tutorial extraterritorial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arboreal"?▾

"Arboreal" has 3 syllables: arb · or · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "arboreal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arboreal" is /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/.

What does "arboreal" mean?▾

Arboreal: Any tree-dwelling creature.

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