How to Pronounce Organelle

To pronounce "organelle", say ORG-an-ell-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “organelle”

"organelle" has 4 syllables: org-an-ell-e.

What does organelle mean?

noun

  1. A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).

Related words

organellavesicleorganulegranulevacuolekaryoplastcellulaendoplastule

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "organelle"?▾

"Organelle" has 4 syllables: org · an · ell · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "organelle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "organelle" is /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/.

What does "organelle" mean?▾

Organelle: A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).

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