How to pronounce forsythias
Say it like for-SITH-ee-uz. Forsythias has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SITH).
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- for
- SITH
- ee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forsythias 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of forsythias
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-SITH-ee-uz.
What does forsythias mean?
- plural of forsythia How to pronounce forsythia
Questions about saying forsythias
How do you pronounce forsythias?
Say for-SITH-ee-uz. The American pronunciation is /fɔrˈsɪθiəz/. In British English it is /fɔːˈsɪθiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forsythias?
Forsythias has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SITH). Broken into parts: for · SITH · ee · uz.
Is forsythias 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 /fɔːˈsɪθiəz/ (faw-SITH-ee-uz).