How to pronounce interpetiolar
Say it like in-ter-pet-ee-OH-ler. Interpetiolar has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH).
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- in
- ter
- pet
- ee
- OH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interpetiolar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- petGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interpetiolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-tuh-pet-ee-OH-luh.
What does interpetiolar mean?
- Between petioles.“interpetiolar glands”
Where does interpetiolar come from?
From inter- + petiolar.
Questions about saying interpetiolar
How do you pronounce interpetiolar?
Say in-ter-pet-ee-OH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntərˌpɛtiˈoʊlər/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˌpɛtiˈəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interpetiolar?
Interpetiolar has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (OH). Broken into parts: in · ter · pet · ee · OH · ler.
Is interpetiolar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˌpɛtiˈəʊlə/ (in-tuh-pet-ee-OH-luh).