How to pronounce parentela
Say it like per-un-TEE-luh. Parentela has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- per
- un
- TEE
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parentela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parentela
American and British speakers say parentela in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrənˈtilə/ in the US and /ˌpærənˈtiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-un-TEE-luh.
What does parentela mean?
- An ancestor and all of his or her descendants; all descendants of a person's ancestors of a certain degree.
Words that rhyme with parentela
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parentela.
Questions about saying parentela
How do you pronounce parentela?
Say per-un-TEE-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrənˈtilə/. In British English it is /ˌpærənˈtiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parentela?
Parentela has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: per · un · TEE · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say parentela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrənˈtilə/ and the British form is /ˌpærənˈtiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.