How to pronounce organelle
Say it like or-guh-NEL. Organelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL).
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- or
- guh
- NEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of organelle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-guh-NEL.
What does organelle mean?
- A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).
Where does organelle come from?
From organ + -elle.
Words that rhyme with organelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of organelle.
Questions about saying organelle
How do you pronounce organelle?
Say or-guh-NEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrɡəˈnɛl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organelle?
Organelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL). Broken into parts: or · guh · NEL.
Is organelle 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 /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛl/ (aw-guh-NEL).