How to pronounce eugenia
Say it like yoo-JEE-nee-uh. Eugenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- yoo
- JEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eugenia 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep 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 eugenia
American and British speakers say eugenia in essentially the same way: /ˌjuˈdʒiniə/ in the US and /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-JEE-nee-uh.
What does eugenia mean?
- Any member of the genus Eugenia of myrtaceous plants.
Where does eugenia come from?
Borrowed from translingual Eugenia.
Words that rhyme with eugenia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eugenia.
Questions about saying eugenia
How do you pronounce eugenia?
Say yoo-JEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌjuˈdʒiniə/. In British English it is /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eugenia?
Eugenia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: yoo · JEE · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say eugenia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjuˈdʒiniə/ and the British form is /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.