How to pronounce forsythia
Say it like for-SITH-ee-uh. Forsythia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SITH).
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- for
- SITH
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forsythia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 forsythia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SITH-ee-uh.
What does forsythia mean?
- Any of several shrubs, of the genus Forsythia, native to Asia and Eastern Europe, that are cultivated for their yellow flowers, which bloom in early spring.
Where does forsythia come from?
From New Latin, named in honor of Scottish horticulturist William Forsyth, who brought the shrub over from China.
Questions about saying forsythia
How do you pronounce forsythia?
Say for-SITH-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈsɪθiə/. In British English it is /fɔːˈsɪθiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forsythia?
Forsythia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SITH). Broken into parts: for · SITH · ee · uh.
Is forsythia 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 /fɔːˈsɪθiə/ (faw-SITH-ee-uh).