How to pronounce petrel
Say it like PET-rul. Petrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrel 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petrel
American and British speakers say petrel in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛtrəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛtrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PET-rul.
What does petrel mean?
- Any of various species of black, gray, or white seabirds in the order Procellariiformes.
Where does petrel come from?
A derivation from patter or pitter-patter has been suggested, for instance by ornithologist Elliott Ladd Coues.
Questions about saying petrel
How do you pronounce petrel?
Say PET-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtrəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrel?
Petrel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say petrel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛtrəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛtrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.