How to pronounce geraniums
Say it like juh-RAY-nee-umz. Geraniums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- juh
- RAY
- nee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geraniums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geraniums
American and British speakers say geraniums in essentially the same way: /dʒəˈreɪniəmz/ in the US and /dʒəˈreɪniəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: juh-RAY-nee-umz.
What does geraniums mean?
- plural of geranium How to pronounce geranium
Questions about saying geraniums
How do you pronounce geraniums?
Say juh-RAY-nee-umz. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈreɪniəmz/. In British English it is /dʒəˈreɪniəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geraniums?
Geraniums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: juh · RAY · nee · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say geraniums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒəˈreɪniəmz/ and the British form is /dʒəˈreɪniəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.