How to pronounce gardenia
Say it like gar-DEE-nyuh. Gardenia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- gar
- DEE
- nyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gardenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- garKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gardenia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: gah-DEE-nyuh.
What does gardenia mean?
- Any of various tropical evergreen small trees or shrubs, of the genus Gardenia, having glossy leaves and white flowers.
- The flower of these plants.
Where does gardenia come from?
Borrowed from translingual Gardenia, named after Scottish naturalist Dr.
Questions about saying gardenia
How do you pronounce gardenia?
Say gar-DEE-nyuh. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑrˈdinjə/. In British English it is /ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gardenia?
Gardenia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: gar · DEE · nyuh.
Is gardenia 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 /ɡɑːˈdiːnjə/ (gah-DEE-nyuh).