How to pronounce pipistrelle
Say it like pih-pih-STREL. Pipistrelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STREL).
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- pih
- pih
- STREL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pipistrelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pipistrelle
American and British speakers say pipistrelle in essentially the same way: /pɪpɪˈstrɛl/ in the US and /pɪpɪˈstrɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-pih-STREL.
What does pipistrelle mean?
- Any of various species of bats of the genus Pipistrellus.
Where does pipistrelle come from?
From French pipistrelle, from Italian pipistrello (“bat”), variant of vipistrello, from Latin vespertilio.
Words that rhyme with pipistrelle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pipistrelle.
Questions about saying pipistrelle
How do you pronounce pipistrelle?
Say pih-pih-STREL. The American pronunciation is /pɪpɪˈstrɛl/. In British English it is /pɪpɪˈstrɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pipistrelle?
Pipistrelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STREL). Broken into parts: pih · pih · STREL.
Do Americans and Brits say pipistrelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪpɪˈstrɛl/ and the British form is /pɪpɪˈstrɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.