How to pronounce abelia
Say it like uh-BEE-lyuh. Abelia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- uh
- BEE
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abelia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abelia
American and British speakers say abelia in essentially the same way: /əˈbiljə/ in the US and /əˈbiːljə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BEE-lyuh.
What does abelia mean?
- Any of the various honeysuckles of the genus Abelia.
Where does abelia come from?
From the genus name Abelia.
Words that rhyme with abelia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abelia.
Questions about saying abelia
How do you pronounce abelia?
Say uh-BEE-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈbiljə/. In British English it is /əˈbiːljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abelia?
Abelia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: uh · BEE · lyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say abelia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbiljə/ and the British form is /əˈbiːljə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.