Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

petula

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.19 in modern English

Syllables
petu-la
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name.

Etymology

Questions

What does petula mean?
A female given name.
Where does petula come from?
Various theories; see Wikipedia.

How to pronounce petula

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “petula”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “petula”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “petula” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.