How to pronounce datura
Say it like duh-TUUR-uh. Datura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUUR).
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- duh
- TUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Datura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of datura
American and British speakers say datura in essentially the same way: /dəˈtʊrə/ in the US and /dəˈtʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-TUUR-uh.
What does datura mean?
- A plant of the genus Datura, known for its trumpet-shaped flowers and poisonous properties.
Where does datura come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with datura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of datura.
Questions about saying datura
How do you pronounce datura?
Say duh-TUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /dəˈtʊrə/. In British English it is /dəˈtʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in datura?
Datura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUUR). Broken into parts: duh · TUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say datura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈtʊrə/ and the British form is /dəˈtʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.