How to say rural in American English
Use the simple guide "rur-AL" and compare it with US IPA /rʌrˈæl/.
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How to pronounce rural
Learn how to pronounce rural in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.
1. Audio
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2. Simple phonetic spelling
rur-AL
3. IPA transcription
/rʌrˈæl/
4. Syllables
rural
5. Stress
rur-AL
6. Native-language tips
rur-al
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FAQ
What is the IPA for rural?
A common IPA transcription is /rʌrˈæl/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.
Where is the stress in rural?
The stress guide is rur-AL.