How to pronounce ambrosia
Say it like am-BROH-zhuh. Ambrosia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH).
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- am
- BROH
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambrosia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambrosia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-BROH-zhuh.
What does ambrosia mean?
- The food of the gods, thought to confer immortality.
- The anointing-oil of the gods.
- Any food with an especially delicious flavor or fragrance.
Questions about saying ambrosia
How do you pronounce ambrosia?
Say am-BROH-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /æmˈbroʊʒə/. In British English it is /æmˈbrəʊʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambrosia?
Ambrosia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH). Broken into parts: am · BROH · zhuh.
Is ambrosia 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 /æmˈbrəʊʒə/ (am-BROH-zhuh).