How to pronounce amanita
Say it like am-uh-NY-tuh. Amanita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- am
- uh
- NY
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amanita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amanita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-uh-NY-tuh.
What does amanita mean?
- Any of very many agaric mushrooms, of the genus Amanita, most of which are very poisonous.
Questions about saying amanita
How do you pronounce amanita?
Say am-uh-NY-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amanita?
Amanita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: am · uh · NY · tuh.
Is amanita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ (am-uh-NY-tuh).