How to pronounce claytonia
Say it like klay-TOH-nee-uh. Claytonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- klay
- TOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claytonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 claytonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: klay-TOH-nee-uh.
What does claytonia mean?
- Any plant in the taxonomic genus Claytonia.
Where does claytonia come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with claytonia
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Questions about saying claytonia
How do you pronounce claytonia?
Say klay-TOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /kleɪˈtoʊniə/. In British English it is /kleɪˈtəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claytonia?
Claytonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: klay · TOH · nee · uh.
Is claytonia 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 /kleɪˈtəʊniə/ (klay-TOH-nee-uh).