How to pronounce stipule
Say it like STIP-yool. Stipule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stipule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STIP
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stipule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stipule
American and British speakers say stipule in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪpjul/ in the US and /ˈstɪpjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIP-yool.
What does stipule mean?
- A basal appendage of a typical leaf of a flowering plant, usually appearing paired beside the petiole although sometimes absent or highly modified.
Where does stipule come from?
From French, from Latin stipula (“stalk (of hay), straw”).
Questions about saying stipule
How do you pronounce stipule?
Say STIP-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪpjul/. In British English it is /ˈstɪpjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stipule?
Stipule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIP). Broken into parts: STIP · yool.
Do Americans and Brits say stipule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪpjul/ and the British form is /ˈstɪpjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.