How to Pronounce Petiole

To pronounce "petiole", say PET-iol-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛtɪəʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛtɪəʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “petiole”

"petiole" has 3 syllables: pet-iol-e.

What does petiole mean?

noun

  1. The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.
  2. (insect anatomy) A narrow or constricted segment of the body of an insect; especially, the metasomal segment of certain Hymenoptera, such as wasps.

Synonyms

pedicel

Related words

leafstalkstipestoutmarginedstemstalkpseudopetiolepetiolus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petiole"?▾

"Petiole" has 3 syllables: pet · iol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "petiole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petiole" is /ˈpɛtɪəʊl/.

What does "petiole" mean?▾

Petiole: The stalk of a leaf, attaching the blade to the stem.

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