How to Pronounce Bridal

To pronounce "bridal", say BRID-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbraɪ.dl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbraɪ.dl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bridal”

"bridal" has 2 syllables: brid-al. It rhymes with idol and idyll, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bridle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bridal mean?

noun

  1. A wedding feast or festival; a wedding.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a bride, or to wedding; nuptial.

    “bridal ornaments; a bridal outfit; a bridal chamber”

Words that rhyme with bridal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idolidyllbridlesuicidalhomicidalintertidaltidalgenocidalcidalseidell

Related words

nuptialspousalespousalmatrimonialmarriedblithesomebridaltyfeastinge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bridal"?▾

"Bridal" has 2 syllables: brid · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "bridal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bridal" is /ˈbraɪ.dl̩/.

What does "bridal" mean?▾

Bridal: A wedding feast or festival; a wedding.

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