How to pronounce asonia
Say it like uh-SOH-nee-uh. Asonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- uh
- SOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asonia 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 asonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-SOH-nee-uh.
What does asonia mean?
- tone-deafness
Where does asonia come from?
From a- (“without”) + Latin son(us) (“sound”) + -ia.
Words that rhyme with asonia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asonia.
Questions about saying asonia
How do you pronounce asonia?
Say uh-SOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈsoʊniə/. In British English it is /əˈsəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asonia?
Asonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: uh · SOH · nee · uh.
Is asonia 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 /əˈsəʊniə/ (uh-SOH-nee-uh).