How to pronounce gardenias
Say it like gar-DEE-nyuz. Gardenias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- gar
- DEE
- nyuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gardenias 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.
- nyuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gardenias
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: gah-DEE-nyuz.
What does gardenias mean?
- plural of gardenia How to pronounce gardenia
Questions about saying gardenias
How do you pronounce gardenias?
Say gar-DEE-nyuz. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑrˈdinjəz/. In British English it is /ɡɑːˈdiːnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gardenias?
Gardenias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: gar · DEE · nyuz.
Is gardenias 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 /ɡɑːˈdiːnjəz/ (gah-DEE-nyuz).