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How to Pronounce Petra

Female · English

How to Pronounce Petra

This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.

Petra means "Stone"—a English name with a rich history.

Phonetic Spelling of Petra

The phonetic spelling of Petra is:

PEHT-ruh

Petra Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Petra below.

Origin and Meaning of Petra

Petra is a English name meaning "Stone". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE, BG, Bahrain, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, SE, Singapore, SI, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, South Africa.

Common Mispronunciations of Petra

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes PEHT-ruh
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; Petra should be pronounced with its original English phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce Petra?
Petra is pronounced PEHT-ruh.
What is the correct pronunciation of Petra?
The correct pronunciation of Petra is PEHT-ruh.
Is Petra a English name?
Yes, Petra is a English name meaning "Stone".
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