How to pronounce astilbe
Say it like uh-STIB-ee. Astilbe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIB).
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- uh
- STIB
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astilbe 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.
- STIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of astilbe
American and British speakers say astilbe in essentially the same way: /əˈstɪˌbi/ in the US and /əˈstɪˌbiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STIB-ee.
What does astilbe mean?
- Any species, subspecies, cultivar, or specimen of the genus Astilbe.
Where does astilbe come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying astilbe
How do you pronounce astilbe?
Say uh-STIB-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈstɪˌbi/. In British English it is /əˈstɪˌbiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astilbe?
Astilbe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIB). Broken into parts: uh · STIB · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say astilbe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstɪˌbi/ and the British form is /əˈstɪˌbiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.