How to pronounce lychnis
Say it like LIK-nis. Lychnis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lychnis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lychnis
American and British speakers say lychnis in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪknɪs/ in the US and /ˈlɪknɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-nis.
What does lychnis mean?
- Any of the genus Lychnis of flowering plants.
Where does lychnis come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying lychnis
How do you pronounce lychnis?
Say LIK-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪknɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlɪknɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lychnis?
Lychnis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say lychnis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪknɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlɪknɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.