How to pronounce eucalypt
Say it like YOO-kuh-lipt. Eucalypt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- kuh
- lipt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eucalypt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- liptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eucalypt
American and British speakers say eucalypt in essentially the same way: /ˈjukəˌlɪpt/ in the US and /ˈjuːkəˌlɪpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-kuh-lipt.
What does eucalypt mean?
- Any tree of the genus Eucalyptus.
- Any tree of the tribe Eucalypteae of genera related and similar to Eucalyptus, such as Corymbia and Angophora.
Where does eucalypt come from?
Shortened form of the genus name Eucalyptus.
Questions about saying eucalypt
How do you pronounce eucalypt?
Say YOO-kuh-lipt. The American pronunciation is /ˈjukəˌlɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈjuːkəˌlɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eucalypt?
Eucalypt has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · kuh · lipt.
Do Americans and Brits say eucalypt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjukəˌlɪpt/ and the British form is /ˈjuːkəˌlɪpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.