How to pronounce convallaria
Say it like kahn-vuh-LER-ee-uh. Convallaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- kahn
- vuh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convallaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 convallaria
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-vuh-LAIR-ree-uh.
What does convallaria mean?
- Any member of the genus Convallaria; a lily of the valley.
Where does convallaria come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with convallaria
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Questions about saying convallaria
How do you pronounce convallaria?
Say kahn-vuh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnvəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convallaria?
Convallaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: kahn · vuh · LER · ee · uh.
Is convallaria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛəriə/ (kon-vuh-LAIR-ree-uh).