How to pronounce patellula
Say it like puh-TEL-yuu-luh. Patellula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- puh
- TEL
- yuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patellula 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 patellula
American and British speakers say patellula in essentially the same way: /pəˈtɛljʊlə/ in the US and /pəˈtɛljʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TEL-yuu-luh.
What does patellula mean?
- A cup-like sucker on the feet of certain insects.
- A flat, disk-like structure found on some plants (especially bryophytes), algae, and fungi, often aiding in reproduction or attachment to substrates.
Where does patellula come from?
Borrowed from New Latin patellula.
Questions about saying patellula
How do you pronounce patellula?
Say puh-TEL-yuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtɛljʊlə/. In British English it is /pəˈtɛljʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patellula?
Patellula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: puh · TEL · yuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say patellula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtɛljʊlə/ and the British form is /pəˈtɛljʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.