How to pronounce organelles
Say it like or-guh-NELZ. Organelles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NELZ).
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- or
- guh
- NELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organelles 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.
- NELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of organelles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-guh-NELZ.
What does organelles mean?
- plural of organelle How to pronounce organelle
Questions about saying organelles
How do you pronounce organelles?
Say or-guh-NELZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrɡəˈnɛlz/. In British English it is /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organelles?
Organelles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NELZ). Broken into parts: or · guh · NELZ.
Is organelles 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 /ˌɔːɡəˈnɛlz/ (aw-guh-NELZ).