How to pronounce jatropha
Say it like JAT-ruh-fuh. Jatropha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAT).
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- JAT
- ruh
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jatropha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jatropha
American and British speakers say jatropha in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒætrəfə/ in the US and /ˈdʒætrəfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAT-ruh-fuh.
What does jatropha mean?
- Any of several plants, of the genus Jatropha, native to the Northern Hemisphere; some have medicinal attributes and others are grown as a source of biodiesel.
Where does jatropha come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying jatropha
How do you pronounce jatropha?
Say JAT-ruh-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒætrəfə/. In British English it is /ˈdʒætrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jatropha?
Jatropha has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAT). Broken into parts: JAT · ruh · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say jatropha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒætrəfə/ and the British form is /ˈdʒætrəfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.