How to pronounce chrysanthemum
Say it like krih-SAN-thuh-mum. Chrysanthemum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN).
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- krih
- SAN
- thuh
- mum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysanthemum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysanthemum
American and British speakers say chrysanthemum in essentially the same way: /krɪˈsænθəməm/ in the US and /krɪˈsænθəməm/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-SAN-thuh-mum.
What does chrysanthemum mean?
- Any of many flowering perennial plants, of the genus Chrysanthemum, native to China, that have showy radiate heads.
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Questions about saying chrysanthemum
How do you pronounce chrysanthemum?
Say krih-SAN-thuh-mum. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈsænθəməm/. In British English it is /krɪˈsænθəməm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN). Broken into parts: krih · SAN · thuh · mum.
Do Americans and Brits say chrysanthemum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈsænθəməm/ and the British form is /krɪˈsænθəməm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.