How to pronounce Amazonian
Say it like am-uh-ZOH-nee-un. Amazonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- am
- uh
- ZOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amazonian 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.
- ZOHSay 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 Amazonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-uh-ZOH-nee-un.
What does Amazonian mean?
- Of or relating to the Amazons; aggressive and warlike.
- Having to do with the Amazon River in South America, and its surrounding region.
- Of or relating to the most recent Martian geological time period.
- An Amazon.
- An employee of Amazon.com, Inc..
Questions about saying Amazonian
How do you pronounce Amazonian?
Say am-uh-ZOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈzoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈzəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Amazonian?
Amazonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: am · uh · ZOH · nee · un.
Is Amazonian 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 /ˌæməˈzəʊniən/ (am-uh-ZOH-nee-un).