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principal
/ˈprɪnsəpəl/
Short answer
The English word principal is pronounced /ˈprɪnsəpəl/. It is spelled P-R-I-N-C-I-P-A-L and has 9 letters. With a or an: a principal. The plural is principals. In British English people say head teacher.
Example sentence
The principal says hello.
American English. British English says head teacher.
Key facts
- English
- principal
- Pronunciation
- /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
- With a or an
- a principal
- Plural
- principals
- British
- head teacher
- Spelling
- P-R-I-N-C-I-P-A-L
- Number of letters
- 9
- Word list
- Classroom Objects in English: School Words for Kids
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How do you pronounce principal?
Principal is pronounced /ˈprɪnsəpəl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell principal?
Principal is spelled P-R-I-N-C-I-P-A-L. It has 9 letters.
What is the plural of principal?
The plural of principal is principals.
Do you say a or an before principal?
Say a principal.
How do you use principal in a sentence?
For example: The principal says hello.
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