How to pronounce hongerblom
Say it like HONG-er-blom. Hongerblom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HONG).
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- HONG
- er
- blom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hongerblom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- blomKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hongerblom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HONG-uh-blom.
What does hongerblom mean?
- Senecio arenarius, a South African ragwort with pink flowers.
Questions about saying hongerblom
How do you pronounce hongerblom?
Say HONG-er-blom. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑŋərblɑm/. In British English it is /ˈhɒŋəblɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hongerblom?
Hongerblom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HONG). Broken into parts: HONG · er · blom.
Is hongerblom 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 /ˈhɒŋəblɒm/ (HONG-uh-blom).