How to Pronounce Plagal

To pronounce "plagal", say PLAG-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpleɪɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plagal”

"plagal" has 2 syllables: plag-al. It rhymes with bagel and finagle, if that helps it stick.

What does plagal mean?

adjective

  1. Designating a mode lying a perfect fourth below the authentic form.
  2. Designating a cadence in which the subdominant chord precedes the tonic.

Antonyms

authentic

Words that rhyme with plagal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bagelfinaglepaiglevagalfenagleragelbegelcaglecragledagledaigle

Related words

cadencehypophrygianhypolocrianhypodorianhypolydianlydianpseudoharmonicpolyodic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plagal"?▾

"Plagal" has 2 syllables: plag · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "plagal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plagal" is /ˈpleɪɡəl/.

What does "plagal" mean?▾

Plagal: Designating a mode lying a perfect fourth below the authentic form.

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