How to pronounce bromeliad
Say it like broh-MEE-lee-ad. Bromeliad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- broh
- MEE
- lee
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bromeliad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bromeliad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: broh-MEE-lee-ad.
What does bromeliad mean?
- Any of various tropical or subtropical New World herbaceous plants in the family Bromeliaceae: some are air plants (for example, Spanish moss) and some are terrestrial (for example, pineapples).
Where does bromeliad come from?
Adapted borrowing of taxonomic name Bromeliaceae + -ad.
Questions about saying bromeliad
How do you pronounce bromeliad?
Say broh-MEE-lee-ad. The American pronunciation is /broʊˈmiliæd/. In British English it is /brəʊˈmiːliæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bromeliad?
Bromeliad has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: broh · MEE · lee · ad.
Is bromeliad 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 /brəʊˈmiːliæd/ (broh-MEE-lee-ad).