How to pronounce bryophyllum
Say it like bry-oh-FIL-um. Bryophyllum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL).
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- bry
- oh
- FIL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bryophyllum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bryophyllum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bry-oh-FIL-um.
What does bryophyllum mean?
- Any member of the genus Bryophyllum of plants in the family Crassulaceae.
Where does bryophyllum come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying bryophyllum
How do you pronounce bryophyllum?
Say bry-oh-FIL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌbraɪoʊˈfɪləm/. In British English it is /ˌbraɪəʊˈfɪləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bryophyllum?
Bryophyllum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIL). Broken into parts: bry · oh · FIL · um.
Is bryophyllum 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 /ˌbraɪəʊˈfɪləm/ (bry-oh-FIL-um).