How to Pronounce Primal

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɹaɪməl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “primal”

"primal" has 2 syllables: prim-al. It rhymes with mesenchymal and simal, if that helps it stick.

What does primal mean?

noun

  1. A primal cut (of meat).

verb

  1. To take part in primal therapy.

adjective

  1. Being the first in time or in history.

    “primal man”

  2. Of greatest importance; primary.

Synonyms

aboriginalprimaevalprimevalprimordialprimary

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Words that rhyme with primal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mesenchymalsimalaimalhymelsteimeltimal

Related words

primevalprimaevalprimordialaboriginalfundamentalcardinalimportantearly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "primal"?▾

"Primal" has 2 syllables: prim · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "primal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "primal" is /ˈpɹaɪməl/.

What does "primal" mean?▾

Primal: A primal cut (of meat).

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