How to pronounce casuarina
Say it like kas-oo-uh-REE-nuh. Casuarina has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE).
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- kas
- oo
- uh
- REE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casuarina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does casuarina mean?
- Any of numerous trees, of the genera Casuarina and Allocasuarina, having segmented needle-like leaves; especially the ironwood and beefwood; she-oak.
Where does casuarina come from?
From the genus name, ultimately a derivative of Malay kasuari (“cassowary”), from the resemblance of the leaves to the bird's feathers.
Words that rhyme with casuarina
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Questions about saying casuarina
How do you pronounce casuarina?
Say kas-oo-uh-REE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæsuəˈrinə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casuarina?
Casuarina has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE). Broken into parts: kas · oo · uh · REE · nuh.