How to pronounce puteal
Say it like PYOO-tee-ul. Puteal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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- PYOO
- tee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puteal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puteal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PYOO-tee-ul.
What does puteal mean?
- An enclosure around a well to prevent people from falling into it.
Where does puteal come from?
From Latin puteal, from puteālis, from puteus (“well”) + -ālis (“-al: forming adjs”).
Questions about saying puteal
How do you pronounce puteal?
Say PYOO-tee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjutiəl/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːtiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puteal?
Puteal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · tee · ul.
Is puteal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpjuːtiəl/ (PYOO-tee-ul).