How to pronounce amaryllis
Say it like am-uh-RIL-us. Amaryllis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL).
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- am
- uh
- RIL
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amaryllis 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.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amaryllis
American and British speakers say amaryllis in essentially the same way: /ˌæməˈrɪləs/ in the US and /ˌæməˈrɪləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-uh-RIL-us.
What does amaryllis mean?
- A belladonna lily (Amaryllis belladonna), native to South Africa.
- A similar lily in genus Hippeastrum, such as Hippeastrum puniceum, and cultivars.
Where does amaryllis come from?
From Latin Amaryllis.
Words that rhyme with amaryllis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amaryllis.
Questions about saying amaryllis
How do you pronounce amaryllis?
Say am-uh-RIL-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈrɪləs/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈrɪləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amaryllis?
Amaryllis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIL). Broken into parts: am · uh · RIL · us.
Do Americans and Brits say amaryllis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæməˈrɪləs/ and the British form is /ˌæməˈrɪləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.