How to pronounce houstonia
Say it like hyoo-STOH-nee-uh. Houstonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH).
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- hyoo
- STOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houstonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 houstonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hyoo-STOH-nee-uh.
What does houstonia mean?
- Any of the genus Houstonia of rubiaceous flowering plants.
Where does houstonia come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with houstonia
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Questions about saying houstonia
How do you pronounce houstonia?
Say hyoo-STOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /hjuˈstoʊniə/. In British English it is /hjuːˈstəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houstonia?
Houstonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOH). Broken into parts: hyoo · STOH · nee · uh.
Is houstonia 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 /hjuːˈstəʊniə/ (hyoo-STOH-nee-uh).