How to Pronounce Petioles

To pronounce "petioles", say PET-iol-es — 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

PET-iol-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “petioles”

"petioles" has 3 syllables: pet-iol-es.

What does petioles 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

leafstalkpetiolatepetalspetuniaspetalinflorescencesplantspedicellate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petioles"?▾

"Petioles" has 3 syllables: pet · iol · es.

What does "petioles" mean?▾

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

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