How to pronounce calendula
Say it like kuh-LENJ-yuh-luh. Calendula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENJ).
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- kuh
- LENJ
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calendula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of calendula
American and British speakers say calendula in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛndʒjələ/ in the US and /kəˈlɛndʒjələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LENJ-yuh-luh.
What does calendula mean?
- Any plant of the genus Calendula, with yellow or orange flowers, often called marigolds. Used for decoration, as food or spice, and as a trap crop.
Where does calendula come from?
From translingual Calendula, New Latin calendula, diminutive of kalendae.
Questions about saying calendula
How do you pronounce calendula?
Say kuh-LENJ-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛndʒjələ/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛndʒjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calendula?
Calendula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LENJ). Broken into parts: kuh · LENJ · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say calendula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛndʒjələ/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛndʒjələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.