How to pronounce hortensia
Say it like HOR-ten-zee-uh. Hortensia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- ten
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hortensia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zeeKeep 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 hortensia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-ten-zee-uh.
What does hortensia mean?
- hydrangea (Hydrangea spp.)
Where does hortensia come from?
From the genus name, New Latin Hortensia, from hortēnsius (“of the garden”), from hortēnsis.
Questions about saying hortensia
How do you pronounce hortensia?
Say HOR-ten-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrtɛnziə/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːtɛnziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hortensia?
Hortensia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · ten · zee · uh.
Is hortensia 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 /ˈhɔːtɛnziə/ (HAW-ten-zee-uh).