How to pronounce azalea
Say it like uh-ZAY-lyuh. Azalea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY).
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- uh
- ZAY
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azalea 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.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of azalea
American and British speakers say azalea in essentially the same way: /əˈzeɪljə/ in the US and /əˈzeɪljə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ZAY-lyuh.
What does azalea mean?
- A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.
Questions about saying azalea
How do you pronounce azalea?
Say uh-ZAY-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /əˈzeɪljə/. In British English it is /əˈzeɪljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azalea?
Azalea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAY). Broken into parts: uh · ZAY · lyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say azalea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈzeɪljə/ and the British form is /əˈzeɪljə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.