How to pronounce fothergilla
Say it like foth-er-GHIL-uh. Fothergilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIL).
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- foth
- er
- GHIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fothergilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fothGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fothergilla
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: foth-uh-GHIL-uh.
What does fothergilla mean?
- Any plant of the genus Fothergilla.
Words that rhyme with fothergilla
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Questions about saying fothergilla
How do you pronounce fothergilla?
Say foth-er-GHIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑðərˈɡɪlə/. In British English it is /ˌfɒðəˈɡɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fothergilla?
Fothergilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GHIL). Broken into parts: foth · er · GHIL · uh.
Is fothergilla 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 /ˌfɒðəˈɡɪlə/ (foth-uh-GHIL-uh).