How to pronounce aromatherapy
Say it like uh-roh-muh-THUR-ruh-pee. Aromatherapy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THUR).
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- uh
- roh
- muh
- THUR
- ruh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aromatherapy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aromatherapy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-roh-muh-THUR-ruh-pee.
What does aromatherapy mean?
- The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
Where does aromatherapy come from?
From aroma + therapy.
Questions about saying aromatherapy
How do you pronounce aromatherapy?
Say uh-roh-muh-THUR-ruh-pee. The American pronunciation is /əˌroʊməˈθɜrəpi/. In British English it is /əˌrəʊməˈθɜrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THUR). Broken into parts: uh · roh · muh · THUR · ruh · pee.
Is aromatherapy 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 /əˌrəʊməˈθɜrəpi/ (uh-roh-muh-THUR-ruh-pee).