How to pronounce goldenrod
Say it like GOHL-dun-rod. Goldenrod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- dun
- rod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldenrod pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of goldenrod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-dun-rod.
What does goldenrod mean?
- Any tall-stemmed plant principally from genus Solidago (also Oligoneuron), usually with clusters of small yellow flowers.
- A golden-yellow color, like that of the goldenrod plant.
- Of a golden-yellow color, like that of the goldenrod plant.
Where does goldenrod come from?
From golden + rod.
Questions about saying goldenrod
How do you pronounce goldenrod?
Say GOHL-dun-rod. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldənˌrɑd/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldənˌrɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldenrod?
Goldenrod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · dun · rod.
Is goldenrod 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 /ˈɡəʊldənˌrɒd/ (GOHL-dun-rod).