How to pronounce petal
Say it like PET-ul. Petal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ul.
What does petal mean?
- One of the component parts of the corolla of a flower. It applies particularly, but not necessarily only, when the corolla consists of separate parts, that is when the petals are not connately fused. Petals are often brightly colored.
- The labia (majora).
- Term of endearment.
- To spread out from, like the petals of a flower
Words that rhyme with petal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petal.
Questions about saying petal
How do you pronounce petal?
Say PET-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petal?
Petal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ul.
Is petal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpɛtəl/ (PET-ul).