How to pronounce petronella
Say it like pet-roh-NEL-uh. Petronella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL).
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- pet
- roh
- NEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petronella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- petGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NELSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of petronella
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pet-roh-NEL-uh.
What does petronella mean?
- A traditional Scottish country dance.
Words that rhyme with petronella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of petronella.
Questions about saying petronella
How do you pronounce petronella?
Say pet-roh-NEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛtroʊˈnɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌpɛtrəʊˈnɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petronella?
Petronella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL). Broken into parts: pet · roh · NEL · uh.
Is petronella 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 /ˌpɛtrəʊˈnɛlə/ (pet-roh-NEL-uh).