How to pronounce ailanthus
Say it like ay-LAN-thus. Ailanthus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- ay
- LAN
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ailanthus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ailanthus
American and British speakers say ailanthus in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/ in the US and /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-LAN-thus.
What does ailanthus mean?
- Any of several deciduous Asiatic trees of the genus Ailanthus, including the tree of heaven.
- In particular, Ailanthus altissima.
Where does ailanthus come from?
From New Latin Ailanthus, from Ambonese Malay ai lanto (“tree (of) heaven”).
Words that rhyme with ailanthus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ailanthus.
Questions about saying ailanthus
How do you pronounce ailanthus?
Say ay-LAN-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ailanthus?
Ailanthus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: ay · LAN · thus.
Do Americans and Brits say ailanthus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/ and the British form is /ˌeɪˈlænθəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.