How to pronounce predella
Say it like prih-DEL-uh. Predella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- prih
- DEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DELSay 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 predella
American and British speakers say predella in essentially the same way: /prɪˈdɛlə/ in the US and /prɪˈdɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-DEL-uh.
What does predella mean?
- A raised step near the base of a Christian altar.
- A carving or painting on this step.
Where does predella come from?
Borrowed from Italian predella, from Lombardic pretil.
Words that rhyme with predella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of predella.
Questions about saying predella
How do you pronounce predella?
Say prih-DEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈdɛlə/. In British English it is /prɪˈdɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predella?
Predella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: prih · DEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say predella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈdɛlə/ and the British form is /prɪˈdɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.