peduncle

/pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/

//pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l// noun

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"peduncle" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“peduncle” is uncommon English (frequency #58,924 among 46,516 “P” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#58,924
frequency rank, English
46,516
“P” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit.

Key facts for peduncle
PropertyValue
Headwordpeduncle
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/
Letters8
Frequency rank#58,924
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “peduncle” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). peduncle lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

peduncle is uncommon English at frequency #58,924 among 46,516 “P” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 7 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for peduncle in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Late Latin pedunculus, from pedis, genitive of pēs (“foot”). The correct English form is peduncle, spelled P-E-D-U-N-C-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit.
  2. 2
    A short stalk at the base of a reproductive structure of a non-flowering plant.
  3. 3
    A bundle of neurons connecting different parts of the brain.
  4. 4
    In arthropods, the base segments of an antenna or stalk-like structures such as the peduncles of some barnacles.
  5. 5
    In vertebrates, the base of any relatively massive anatomical member connected to the body by a narrower section. Cf. caudal peduncle of fishes.
  6. 6
    A stem attaching a mass of tissue (such as a polyp) to the body.
  7. 7
    A collection of nerves in the appendage of an animal (such as the tip of a dolphin's tail).

Etymology

From Late Latin pedunculus, from pedis, genitive of pēs (“foot”).

This word in other languages

pedúnculo(Español)pédoncule(Français)Stiel(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "peduncle"?
"peduncle" is spelled P-E-D-U-N-C-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/.
What does "peduncle" mean?
As a noun, "peduncle" means: The stalk supporting an inflorescence or a solitary flower/fruit.
How do you pronounce "peduncle"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "peduncle" is /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "peduncle"?
From Late Latin pedunculus, from pedis, genitive of pēs (“foot”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “peduncle”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is P-E-D-U-N-C-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list