How to pronounce pedicel
Say it like PED-uh-sel. Pedicel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED).
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- PED
- uh
- sel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedicel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pedicel
American and British speakers say pedicel in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛdəˌsɛl/ in the US and /ˈpɛdɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PED-ih-sul.
What does pedicel mean?
- A stalk of an individual flower (or fruit, e.g., once fertilized) or spore-producing body within a cluster.
- A stalk of a fungus fruiting body.
- A stalk-shaped body part; an anatomical part that resembles a stem or stalk.
Where does pedicel come from?
From Late Latin pedīcellus, diminutive of pedīculus (“foot-stalk or pedicle of a fruit or leaf”), diminutive of pēs (“foot”).
Questions about saying pedicel
How do you pronounce pedicel?
Say PED-uh-sel. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛdəˌsɛl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛdɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedicel?
Pedicel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PED). Broken into parts: PED · uh · sel.
Do Americans and Brits say pedicel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛdəˌsɛl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛdɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.