How to pronounce girasol
Say it like JIR-uh-sol. Girasol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIR).
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- JIR
- uh
- sol
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girasol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIRSay 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.
- solKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of girasol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: JIR-uh-sol.
What does girasol mean?
- Alternative spelling of girasole (“Jerusalem artichoke”).
- Synonym of fire opal.
Where does girasol come from?
From Italian girasole, from girare (“to rotate”) + sole (“sun”).
Questions about saying girasol
How do you pronounce girasol?
Say JIR-uh-sol. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪrəsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪrəsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girasol?
Girasol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIR). Broken into parts: JIR · uh · sol.
Is girasol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdʒɪrəsɒl/ (JIR-uh-sol).