To pronounce "pistil", say PIST-il — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"pistil" has 2 syllables: pist-il. It rhymes with crystal and distal, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pistol — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Some plant species have more than one pistil per flower.”
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"Pistil" has 2 syllables: pist · il.
Pistil: A discrete organ in the center of a flower capable of receiving pollen and producing a fruit, it is divided into an ovary, style and stigma.
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