How to pronounce petrels
Say it like PET-rulz. Petrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petrels 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petrels
American and British speakers say petrels in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛtrəlz/ in the US and /ˈpɛtrəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PET-rulz.
What does petrels mean?
- plural of petrel How to pronounce petrel
Questions about saying petrels
How do you pronounce petrels?
Say PET-rulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petrels?
Petrels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say petrels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛtrəlz/ and the British form is /ˈpɛtrəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.