How to pronounce adansonian
Say it like ad-un-SOH-nee-un. Adansonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- ad
- un
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adansonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adansonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ad-un-SOH-nee-un.
What does adansonian mean?
- That gives equal weight to every character of an organism
Where does adansonian come from?
From Adanson + -ian. Named after French botanist Michel Adanson.
Questions about saying adansonian
How do you pronounce adansonian?
Say ad-un-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌædənˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌædənˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adansonian?
Adansonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: ad · un · SOH · nee · un.
Is adansonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌædənˈsəʊniən/ (ad-un-SOH-nee-un).