How to pronounce euglena
Say it like yoo-GLEE-nuh. Euglena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEE).
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- yoo
- GLEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euglena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- GLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euglena
American and British speakers say euglena in essentially the same way: /juˈɡlinə/ in the US and /juːˈɡliːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-GLEE-nuh.
What does euglena mean?
- Any of several protists, of the genus Euglena, that contain chloroplasts and a single flagellum.
Words that rhyme with euglena
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Questions about saying euglena
How do you pronounce euglena?
Say yoo-GLEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /juˈɡlinə/. In British English it is /juːˈɡliːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euglena?
Euglena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEE). Broken into parts: yoo · GLEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say euglena the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈɡlinə/ and the British form is /juːˈɡliːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.