How to pronounce andromeda
Say it like an-DRAH-muh-duh. Andromeda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH).
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- an
- DRAH
- muh
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Andromeda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of andromeda
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-DROM-ih-duh.
What does andromeda mean?
- Any shrub of the genus Pieris (family Ericaceae), having leathery leaves and small flowers.
- Bog rosemary.
Where does andromeda come from?
From Andromeda.
Questions about saying andromeda
How do you pronounce andromeda?
Say an-DRAH-muh-duh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈdrɑmədə/. In British English it is /ænˈdrɒmɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in andromeda?
Andromeda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAH). Broken into parts: an · DRAH · muh · duh.
Is andromeda pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænˈdrɒmɪdə/ (an-DROM-ih-duh).