How to pronounce petiole
Say it like PET-ee-ohl. Petiole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ee
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petiole 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of petiole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PET-ee-ohl.
What does petiole mean?
- The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.
- A narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect; especially, the metasomal segment of certain Hymenoptera, such as wasps.
- The stalk at the base of the nest of the paper wasp.
Where does petiole come from?
Borrowed from French pétiole, and its source, Late Latin petiolus (“little foot”), diminutive form of Latin pēs (“foot”).
Questions about saying petiole
How do you pronounce petiole?
Say PET-ee-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtioʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtiəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petiole?
Petiole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ee · ohl.
Is petiole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɛtiəʊl/ (PET-ee-ohl).