How to pronounce euphorbia
Say it like yoo-FOR-bee-uh. Euphorbia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- yoo
- FOR
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphorbia 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.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep 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 euphorbia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-FAW-bee-uh.
What does euphorbia mean?
- Any plant of the genus Euphorbia, the spurges.
Where does euphorbia come from?
Borrowed from Latin euphorbia by 1601, reinforced by taxonomic name Euphorbia after 1753.
Questions about saying euphorbia
How do you pronounce euphorbia?
Say yoo-FOR-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /juˈfoʊrbiə/. In British English it is /juːˈfɔːbiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphorbia?
Euphorbia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: yoo · FOR · bee · uh.
Is euphorbia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /juːˈfɔːbiə/ (yoo-FAW-bee-uh).