How to pronounce heliotrope
Say it like HEE-lee-uh-trohp. Heliotrope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce heliotrope. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HEE
- lee
- uh
- trohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heliotrope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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.
- trohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of heliotrope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HEE-lee-uh-trohp.
What does heliotrope mean?
- A plant with flowers which turn to face and follow the sun, such as (archaic) marigolds and sunflowers.
- A plant of the genus Heliotropium, especially a common heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens), which has clusters of purple flowers with a strong fragrance.
- With a qualifying word: any of various plants resembling those of the genus Heliotropium.
- Of a light purple or violet color like that of Heliotropium arborescens flowers.
Where does heliotrope come from?
The adjective is probably derived from the noun.
Questions about saying heliotrope
How do you pronounce heliotrope?
Say HEE-lee-uh-trohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiliəˌtroʊp/. In British English it is /ˈhiːliətrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heliotrope?
Heliotrope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · lee · uh · trohp.
Is heliotrope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhiːliətrəʊp/ (HEE-lee-uh-trohp).