How to pronounce aandblom
Say it like AHNT-blahm. Aandblom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHNT).
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- AHNT
- blahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aandblom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- blahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of aandblom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AHNT-blom.
What does aandblom mean?
- Any of several, typically evening blooming, flowers related to the Iris, in particular of the genus Hesperantha.
Where does aandblom come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans aandblom (“evening flower”), aand (“evening”) + blom (“flower”)
Questions about saying aandblom
How do you pronounce aandblom?
Say AHNT-blahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑntblɑm/. In British English it is /ˈɑːntblɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aandblom?
Aandblom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHNT). Broken into parts: AHNT · blahm.
Is aandblom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɑːntblɒm/ (AHNT-blom).