how to pronounce sundial

/ˈsʌn.daɪl/

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sundial is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sundial in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… founder of sundial brands which is now a …”

meanings of sundial

noun:

A device measuring the time of day by the position of a shadow cast by a pole or plate (gnomon) upon an engraved series of marks.

sundial frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sundial occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.