How to Pronounce "pupal"
word
ˈpju.pəl
PYOO-puhl
pjˈuːpəl
pyOO-puhl
Definition
Relating to the pupa stage in the life cycle of an insect, which is a stage between the larva and the adult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpju.pəl
British English
pjˈuːpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PYOO-puhl
UK
pyOO-puhl
Listen in Context
The butterfly is in its pupal stage.
The pupal case protects the insect.
Some insects stay in the pupal stage for months.
During the pupal phase, the caterpillar doesn't eat at all.