How to pronounce angiosperm
Say it like AN-jee-uh-spurm. Angiosperm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- jee
- uh
- spurm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angiosperm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spurmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of angiosperm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-jee-uh-spurm.
What does angiosperm mean?
- Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized by having ovules enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant.
Questions about saying angiosperm
How do you pronounce angiosperm?
Say AN-jee-uh-spurm. The American pronunciation is /ˈændʒiəˌspɝm/. In British English it is /ˈændʒiəˌspɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angiosperm?
Angiosperm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · jee · uh · spurm.
Is angiosperm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈændʒiəˌspɜːm/ (AN-jee-uh-spurm).