The word "reial" is a Catalan word that means "royal" in English. It is pronounced as [rəˈjal] in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling of this word is unique to the Catalan language and follows the rules of Catalan spelling. The "e" and "i" are pronounced separately but the "a" is silent in the final syllable. Despite its similarity to the English word "royal," its spelling and pronunciation are distinct and specific to the Catalan language.
The word reial has its etymology in the Catalan language, specifically from the Old Catalan word rei, meaning king. Reial is the feminine form of reial, which means royal or kingdom in Catalan. It ultimately originates from the Latin word regalis, which also means royal.