How to pronounce artemisia
Say it like ar-tuh-MIZ-ee-uh. Artemisia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIZ).
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- ar
- tuh
- MIZ
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Artemisia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of artemisia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-tih-MIZ-ee-uh.
What does artemisia mean?
- Any of many aromatic flowering plants of the genus Artemisia, including wormwood, sagebrush, and tarragon, often used as traditional medicine, oral contraceptive and flavoring.
Questions about saying artemisia
How do you pronounce artemisia?
Say ar-tuh-MIZ-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrtəˈmɪziə/. In British English it is /ˌɑːtɪˈmɪziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in artemisia?
Artemisia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIZ). Broken into parts: ar · tuh · MIZ · ee · uh.
Is artemisia 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 /ˌɑːtɪˈmɪziə/ (ah-tih-MIZ-ee-uh).