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