How to Pronounce Rorqual

To pronounce "rorqual", say RORQ-ual — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɒɹkwəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rorqual”

"rorqual" has 2 syllables: rorq-ual.

What does rorqual mean?

noun

  1. Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.

Related words

razorbackwhalewoodlandwhalesbalaenopteridbalaenopteroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rorqual"?▾

"Rorqual" has 2 syllables: rorq · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "rorqual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rorqual" is /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/.

What does "rorqual" mean?▾

Rorqual: Any whale of family Balaenopteridae, with longitudinal skin folds running from below the mouth to the navel, allowing the capacity of the mouth to expand greatly when feeding.

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