To pronounce "principals", say PRINC-ip-als — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"principals" has 3 syllables: princ-ip-als. It rhymes with principles and subprincipals, if that helps it stick.
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“A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Principals" has 3 syllables: princ · ip · als.
Principals: The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
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