How to pronounce floriography
Say it like flor-ee-OG-ruh-fee. Floriography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG).
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- flor
- ee
- OG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floriography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- florGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of floriography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: flaw-ree-OG-ruh-fee.
What does floriography mean?
- Communication through the use of flowers, with different types of flowers having particular symbolic meanings.
Where does floriography come from?
From Latin flōris + English -o- + -graphy (suffix indicating something represented in the specified manner).
Words that rhyme with floriography
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Questions about saying floriography
How do you pronounce floriography?
Say flor-ee-OG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌflɑriˈɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌflɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floriography?
Floriography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OG). Broken into parts: flor · ee · OG · ruh · fee.
Is floriography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌflɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/ (flaw-ree-OG-ruh-fee).