How to pronounce tepal
Say it like TEP-ul. Tepal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEP).
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- TEP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tepal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tepal
American and British speakers say tepal in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛpəl/ in the US and /ˈtɛpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEP-ul.
What does tepal mean?
- Any component of the perianth (outermost whorls of flower parts, not involved in reproduction), especially when the components are not distinguished into sepals and petals.
Where does tepal come from?
From French tépale, from New Latin tēpalum, coined 1827 by transposition of French pétale (“petal”).
Questions about saying tepal
How do you pronounce tepal?
Say TEP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛpəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tepal?
Tepal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEP). Broken into parts: TEP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tepal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛpəl/ and the British form is /ˈtɛpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.