The word "padula" is spelled p-a-d-u-l-a. Its pronunciation can be represented in IPA phonetic transcription as /pəˈduːlə/. The stress falls on the second syllable, which is marked by a vertical line. The "a" in the first and last syllable is pronounced as the "a" in "father." The "u" in the second syllable is pronounced as the "oo" in "food." Overall, "padula" is a relatively simple word to spell and pronounce.