How to Pronounce Withdrawal

To pronounce "withdrawal", say WITHDR-aw-al — 3 syllables, IPA /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “withdrawal”

"withdrawal" has 3 syllables: withdr-aw-al. It rhymes with knawel and dahle, if that helps it stick.

What does withdrawal mean?

noun

  1. Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.
  2. A method of birth control which consists of removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.

Antonyms

deposit

Words that rhyme with withdrawal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knaweldahlegawelmoghul

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "withdrawal"?▾

"Withdrawal" has 3 syllables: withdr · aw · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "withdrawal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "withdrawal" is /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/.

What does "withdrawal" mean?▾

Withdrawal: Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.

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