How to pronounce begonias
Say it like bih-GOH-nyuz. Begonias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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- bih
- GOH
- nyuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Begonias pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of begonias
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bih-GOH-nyuz.
What does begonias mean?
- plural of begonia How to pronounce begonia
Questions about saying begonias
How do you pronounce begonias?
Say bih-GOH-nyuz. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈɡoʊnjəz/. In British English it is /bɪˈɡəʊnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in begonias?
Begonias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: bih · GOH · nyuz.
Is begonias 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 /bɪˈɡəʊnjəz/ (bih-GOH-nyuz).