How to Pronounce Royal

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɔɪəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “royal”

"royal" has 2 syllables: roy-al. It rhymes with disloyal and royall, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: royall — easy to mix up when writing.

What does royal mean?

noun

  1. A royal person; a member of a royal family.
  2. A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a monarch or their family.
  2. Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.

Synonyms

imperialmajesticregalstatelymajorkinglymonarchicalprincelyqueenly

Words that rhyme with royal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disloyalroyallloyalldoyeljoyalloyaluniroyal

Related words

regalimperialnoblemajesticcrownedpurpleregiusroyalty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "royal"?▾

"Royal" has 2 syllables: roy · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "royal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "royal" is /ˈɹɔɪəl/.

What does "royal" mean?▾

Royal: A royal person; a member of a royal family.

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