"principal" 怎么发音

word

US

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəɫ/

PRIN-suh-puhl

UK

/pɹˈɪnsɪpəl/

PRIN-si-puhl

释义

Something principal is the main or most important part of something. As a noun, it can also mean the head of a school or the original amount of money in a loan or investment.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəɫ/

英式英语

/pɹˈɪnsɪpəl/

简化发音

美式

PRIN-suh-puhl

英式

PRIN-si-puhl

语境中听

The principal door is at the front of the building.

Her principal reason for leaving was money.

The principal spoke to the students this morning.

Our principal concern right now is keeping everyone safe.