How to pronounce celosia
Say it like cheh-LOH-see-uh. Celosia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- cheh
- LOH
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celosia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of celosia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: cheh-LOH-see-uh.
What does celosia mean?
- An ornamental amaranth of the genus Celosia.
Where does celosia come from?
Borrowed from translingual Celosia.
Questions about saying celosia
How do you pronounce celosia?
Say cheh-LOH-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /tʃɛˈloʊsiə/. In British English it is /tʃɛˈləʊsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celosia?
Celosia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: cheh · LOH · see · uh.
Is celosia 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 /tʃɛˈləʊsiə/ (cheh-LOH-see-uh).