How to pronounce tigella
Say it like tuh-JEL-uh. Tigella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL).
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- tuh
- JEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tigella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JELSay 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 tigella
American and British speakers say tigella in essentially the same way: /təˈdʒɛlə/ in the US and /təˈdʒɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-JEL-uh.
What does tigella mean?
- That part of an embryo which represents the young stem; the caulicle or radicle.
- A small, round or crescent-shaped bread from the Apennines in the Modena area of northern Italy.
Where does tigella come from?
From French tige stem or stock.
Words that rhyme with tigella
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Questions about saying tigella
How do you pronounce tigella?
Say tuh-JEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /təˈdʒɛlə/. In British English it is /təˈdʒɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tigella?
Tigella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL). Broken into parts: tuh · JEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tigella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈdʒɛlə/ and the British form is /təˈdʒɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.