How to pronounce pelta
Say it like PEL-tuh. Pelta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pelta
American and British speakers say pelta in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛltə/ in the US and /ˈpɛltə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-tuh.
What does pelta mean?
- A flat apothecium with no rim.
- A crescent-shaped sheet of microtubules that encircles the base of the flagella of a protozoan.
Words that rhyme with pelta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pelta.
Questions about saying pelta
How do you pronounce pelta?
Say PEL-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛltə/. In British English it is /ˈpɛltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelta?
Pelta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pelta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛltə/ and the British form is /ˈpɛltə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.