How to pronounce palpebra
Say it like PAL-puh-bruh. Palpebra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL).
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- PAL
- puh
- bruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palpebra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palpebra
American and British speakers say palpebra in essentially the same way: /ˈpælpəbrə/ in the US and /ˈpælpɪbrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAL-pih-bruh.
What does palpebra mean?
- An eyelid.
Where does palpebra come from?
Borrowing from Latin palpebra (“an eyelid”).
Questions about saying palpebra
How do you pronounce palpebra?
Say PAL-puh-bruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpælpəbrə/. In British English it is /ˈpælpɪbrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palpebra?
Palpebra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAL). Broken into parts: PAL · puh · bruh.
Do Americans and Brits say palpebra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpælpəbrə/ and the British form is /ˈpælpɪbrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.