How to pronounce buddleia
Say it like BUHD-lih-uh. Buddleia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHD).
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- BUHD
- lih
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buddleia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buddleia
American and British speakers say buddleia in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌdlɪə/ in the US and /ˈbʌdlɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHD-lih-uh.
What does buddleia mean?
- A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.
Where does buddleia come from?
From translingual Buddleja, named by Carl Linnaeus after English naturalist Adam Buddle (1662–1715).
Questions about saying buddleia
How do you pronounce buddleia?
Say BUHD-lih-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌdlɪə/. In British English it is /ˈbʌdlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buddleia?
Buddleia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHD). Broken into parts: BUHD · lih · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say buddleia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌdlɪə/ and the British form is /ˈbʌdlɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.