How to Pronounce Papillae

To pronounce "papillae", say PAP-ill-ae — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PAP-ill-ae

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💡 Tip for remembering “papillae”

"papillae" has 3 syllables: pap-ill-ae. It rhymes with cripply and ripply, if that helps it stick.

What does papillae mean?

noun

  1. A nipple-like anatomical structure.

Words that rhyme with papillae

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cripplyripplylapillisupplelyrapilli

Related words

circumvallatefiliformfungiformtastevallatepapulaepapillarpapules

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "papillae"?▾

"Papillae" has 3 syllables: pap · ill · ae.

What does "papillae" mean?▾

Papillae: A nipple-like anatomical structure.

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