How to pronounce japonica
Say it like juh-PON-uh-kuh. Japonica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON).
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- juh
- PON
- uh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Japonica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of japonica
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: juh-PON-uh-kuh.
What does japonica mean?
- A species of camellia, Camellia japonica.
- A subspecies of the rice Oryza sativa.
Where does japonica come from?
From New Latin japō̆nica, the species name.
Questions about saying japonica
How do you pronounce japonica?
Say juh-PON-uh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈpɑnəkə/. In British English it is /dʒəˈpɒnəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in japonica?
Japonica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON). Broken into parts: juh · PON · uh · kuh.
Is japonica pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒəˈpɒnəkə/ (juh-PON-uh-kuh).