How to pronounce papilla
Say it like puh-PIL-uh. Papilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIL).
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- puh
- PIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of papilla
American and British speakers say papilla in essentially the same way: /pəˈpɪlə/ in the US and /pəˈpɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-PIL-uh.
What does papilla mean?
- A vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth.
- Any of the vascular protuberances of the dermal layer of the skin extending into the epidermal layer and often containing tactile corpuscles.
- Any of the small protuberances on the upper surface of the tongue often containing taste buds.
Where does papilla come from?
Borrowed from Latin papilla (“a nipple, teat”).
Words that rhyme with papilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of papilla.
Questions about saying papilla
How do you pronounce papilla?
Say puh-PIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈpɪlə/. In British English it is /pəˈpɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papilla?
Papilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIL). Broken into parts: puh · PIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say papilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈpɪlə/ and the British form is /pəˈpɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.