How to pronounce eucalyptus
Say it like yoo-kuh-LIP-tus. Eucalyptus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP).
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- yoo
- kuh
- LIP
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eucalyptus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eucalyptus
American and British speakers say eucalyptus in essentially the same way: /ˌjukəˈlɪptəs/ in the US and /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-kuh-LIP-tus.
What does eucalyptus mean?
- Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.
- Any tree of the tribe Eucalypteae, especially of the genera Corymbia and Angophora formerly classified in the Eucalyptus genus.
- A greenish color, like that of eucalyptus leaves.
Where does eucalyptus come from?
Borrowed from French eucalyptus.
Questions about saying eucalyptus
How do you pronounce eucalyptus?
Say yoo-kuh-LIP-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌjukəˈlɪptəs/. In British English it is /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eucalyptus?
Eucalyptus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP). Broken into parts: yoo · kuh · LIP · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say eucalyptus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjukəˈlɪptəs/ and the British form is /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.