How many syllables in "patella"?

"patella" has 3 syllabes (pa - tel - la).

How to divide "patella"?

"patella" divides into 3 parts: pa · tel · la.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pa... tel... la) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"patella": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:pa·tel·la

Accent principal

pa-TEL-la(pa · tel · la)○ ● ○

Stress in "patella" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pəˈtɛlə⁄

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IPApəˈtɛlə

Syllabespa·tel·la

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How many syllables in "patella"?: "patella" has 3 syllabes (pa - tel - la).
How to divide "patella"?: "patella" divides into 3 parts: pa · tel · la.
Where is the stress in "patella"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "patella"?: Say each syllable slowly (pa... tel... la) and listen on SayItVid.