How to pronounce peduncle
Say it like pih-DUHNG-kul. Peduncle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHNG).
- pih
- DUHNG
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peduncle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peduncle
American and British speakers say peduncle in essentially the same way: /pɪˈdʌŋkəl/ in the US and /pɪˈdʌŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-DUHNG-kul.
What does peduncle mean?
- The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit.
- A short stalk at the base of a reproductive structure of a non-flowering plant.
- A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.
Where does peduncle come from?
From Late Latin pedunculus, from pēs (“foot”, stem: ped-).
Questions about saying peduncle
How do you pronounce peduncle?
Say pih-DUHNG-kul. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈdʌŋkəl/. In British English it is /pɪˈdʌŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peduncle?
Peduncle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHNG). Broken into parts: pih · DUHNG · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say peduncle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈdʌŋkəl/ and the British form is /pɪˈdʌŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.