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