How to pronounce haworthia
Say it like huh-WUR-thee-uh. Haworthia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR).
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- huh
- WUR
- thee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haworthia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of haworthia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: huh-WUR-thee-uh.
What does haworthia mean?
- Any member of the genus Haworthia of succulent plants resembling aloe, native to southern Africa.
Questions about saying haworthia
How do you pronounce haworthia?
Say huh-WUR-thee-uh. The American pronunciation is /həˈwɝθiə/. In British English it is /həˈwɜːθiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haworthia?
Haworthia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WUR). Broken into parts: huh · WUR · thee · uh.
Is haworthia 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 /həˈwɜːθiə/ (huh-WUR-thee-uh).