How to pronounce flagella
Say it like fluh-JEL-uh. Flagella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL).
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- fluh
- JEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of flagella
American and British speakers say flagella in essentially the same way: /fləˈdʒɛlə/ in the US and /fləˈdʒɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: fluh-JEL-uh.
What does flagella mean?
- plural of flagellum How to pronounce flagellum
Words that rhyme with flagella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flagella.
Questions about saying flagella
How do you pronounce flagella?
Say fluh-JEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /fləˈdʒɛlə/. In British English it is /fləˈdʒɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagella?
Flagella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL). Broken into parts: fluh · JEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say flagella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fləˈdʒɛlə/ and the British form is /fləˈdʒɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.