How to pronounce pistil
Say it like PIS-tul. Pistil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pistil
American and British speakers say pistil in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪstəl/ in the US and /ˈpɪstəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-tul.
What does pistil mean?
- A discrete organ in the center of a flower capable of receiving pollen and producing a fruit, it is divided into an ovary, style and stigma.“Some plant species have more than one pistil per flower.”
Where does pistil come from?
Borrowed from French pistil.
Words that rhyme with pistil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pistil.
Words that sound like pistil
Questions about saying pistil
How do you pronounce pistil?
Say PIS-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪstəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistil?
Pistil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say pistil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪstəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪstəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pistil?
Pistil sounds the same as pistol in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.