How to pronounce papula
Say it like PAP-yuu-luh. Papula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP).
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- PAP
- yuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Papula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of papula
American and British speakers say papula in essentially the same way: /ˈpæpjʊlə/ in the US and /ˈpæpjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAP-yuu-luh.
What does papula mean?
- A pimple; a small, usually conical, elevation of the cuticle, produced by congestion, accumulated secretion, or hypertrophy of tissue; a papule.
- One of the numerous small hollow processes of the integument between the plates of starfishes.
Where does papula come from?
From Latin papula.
Questions about saying papula
How do you pronounce papula?
Say PAP-yuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæpjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈpæpjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in papula?
Papula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAP). Broken into parts: PAP · yuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say papula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæpjʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈpæpjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.