How to pronounce asphodel
Say it like AS-fuh-del. Asphodel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæsfədɛl/AS-fuh-del
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- AS
- fuh
- del
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asphodel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- delKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does asphodel mean?
noun
- Any of the flowering plants of the family Asphodelaceae, especially Asphodelus ramosus and Asphodelus albus; the flower of these plants.
- The flower said to carpet Hades, and a favorite food of the dead.
Questions about saying asphodel
How do you pronounce asphodel?
Say AS-fuh-del. The American pronunciation is /ˈæsfədɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asphodel?
Asphodel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · fuh · del.