How to pronounce elderberry
Say it like EL-der-ber-ee. Elderberry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛldərˌbɛri/EL-der-ber-ee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- EL
- der
- ber
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elderberry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- berGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does elderberry mean?
noun
- Any shrub or tree of the genus Sambucus;
- The small, edible, purplish-black fruit of this plant, used in cooking and to flavor drinks etc.
Where does elderberry come from?
Compound of elder + berry.
Questions about saying elderberry
How do you pronounce elderberry?
Say EL-der-ber-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldərˌbɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elderberry?
Elderberry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · der · ber · ee.