How to pronounce petals
Say it like PET-ulz. Petals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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US American/ˈpɛtəlz/PET-ulz
UK British/ˈpɛtəlz/PET-ulz
- PET
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petals 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petals
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ulz.
What does petals mean?
noun
- plural of petal How to pronounce petal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of petal How to pronounce petal
Questions about saying petals
How do you pronounce petals?
Say PET-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petals?
Petals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ulz.
Is petals 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 /ˈpɛtəlz/ (PET-ulz).