How to pronounce petalless
Say it like PET-ul-lus. Petalless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ul
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petalless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petalless
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ul-lus.
What does petalless mean?
- Lacking petals.
Where does petalless come from?
From petal + -less.
Questions about saying petalless
How do you pronounce petalless?
Say PET-ul-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtəlləs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtəlləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petalless?
Petalless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ul · lus.
Is petalless 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 /ˈpɛtəlləs/ (PET-ul-lus).