How to pronounce prunella
Say it like proo-NEL-uh. Prunella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEL).
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- proo
- NEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prunella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 prunella
American and British speakers say prunella in essentially the same way: /pruˈnɛlə/ in the US and /pruːˈnɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: proo-NEL-uh.
What does prunella mean?
- A member of the genus Prunella of herbaceous plants, the allheals.
Where does prunella come from?
From post-classical Latin prunella, from brunus + -ella, perhaps because of the plant's brown sepals.
Words that rhyme with prunella
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Questions about saying prunella
How do you pronounce prunella?
Say proo-NEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /pruˈnɛlə/. In British English it is /pruːˈnɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prunella?
Prunella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEL). Broken into parts: proo · NEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say prunella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pruˈnɛlə/ and the British form is /pruːˈnɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.