How to pronounce planula
Say it like PLAN-yuh-luh. Planula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of planula
American and British speakers say planula in essentially the same way: /ˈplænjələ/ in the US and /ˈplænjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAN-yuu-luh.
What does planula mean?
- In embryonic development, a vesicle filled with fluid, formed from the morula by the divergence of its cells in such a manner as to give rise to a central space, around which the cells arrange themselves as an envelope; an embryonic form intermediate between the morula and gastrula.
- The larva of a hydrozoan, which is free-swimming and covered in cilia.
Where does planula come from?
Borrowed from Latin plānula, diminutive of plāna (“plane”).
Words that rhyme with planula
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planula.
Questions about saying planula
How do you pronounce planula?
Say PLAN-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplænjələ/. In British English it is /ˈplænjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planula?
Planula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say planula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplænjələ/ and the British form is /ˈplænjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.