How to Pronounce "cardinals"
word
ˈkɑɹdənəɫz
KAR-duh-nuhlz
kˈɑːdɪnəlz
KAH-dih-nuhlz
Definition
In English, 'cardinals' usually refers to high-ranking officials in the Catholic Church, or to cardinal numbers (basic numbers like 1, 2, 3). It can also mean a type of bright red bird in North America.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹdənəɫz
British English
kˈɑːdɪnəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAR-duh-nuhlz
UK
KAH-dih-nuhlz
Listen in Context
There are 120 cardinals in the Catholic Church.
Cardinals like one, two, and three are called cardinal numbers.
A flock of cardinals visited our garden this morning.
All the new cardinals gathered for the ceremony in Rome.