How to Pronounce Pineal

To pronounce "pineal", say PIN-eal — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪnɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪnɪəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pineal”

"pineal" has 2 syllables: pin-eal. It rhymes with scheol and laryngeal, if that helps it stick.

What does pineal mean?

noun

  1. The pineal gland.

adjective

  1. In the shape of a pine cone.
  2. Pertaining to the pineal gland.

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Words that rhyme with pineal

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scheollaryngealserialswealwhealtheolendothelialsheal

Related words

roundedmedullarynapiformconiferedmedulloseacerosepistilliformdendroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pineal"?▾

"Pineal" has 2 syllables: pin · eal.

What is the IPA transcription of "pineal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pineal" is /ˈpɪnɪəl/.

What does "pineal" mean?▾

Pineal: The pineal gland.

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