How to pronounce labellum
Say it like luh-BEL-um. Labellum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- luh
- BEL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labellum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of labellum
American and British speakers say labellum in essentially the same way: /ləˈbɛləm/ in the US and /ləˈbɛləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-BEL-um.
What does labellum mean?
- The lower central petal of a flower (especially an orchid), usually developed to be showy and attract pollinators.
- Part of the mouth of an insect, especially the sucking mouthparts of a fly.
Where does labellum come from?
From Latin labellum (“small lip”), diminutive of labrum (“lip”).
Words that rhyme with labellum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of labellum.
Questions about saying labellum
How do you pronounce labellum?
Say luh-BEL-um. The American pronunciation is /ləˈbɛləm/. In British English it is /ləˈbɛləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labellum?
Labellum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: luh · BEL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say labellum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈbɛləm/ and the British form is /ləˈbɛləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.