How to pronounce gomphrena
Say it like gahm-FREE-nuh. Gomphrena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE).
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- gahm
- FREE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gomphrena pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gomphrena
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gom-FREE-nuh.
What does gomphrena mean?
- Any plant of the genus Gomphrena of globe amaranths.
Words that rhyme with gomphrena
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Questions about saying gomphrena
How do you pronounce gomphrena?
Say gahm-FREE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑmˈfrinə/. In British English it is /ɡɒmˈfriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gomphrena?
Gomphrena has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE). Broken into parts: gahm · FREE · nuh.
Is gomphrena 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 /ɡɒmˈfriːnə/ (gom-FREE-nuh).