How to pronounce magnolia
Say it like mag-NOH-lyuh. Magnolia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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US American/mæɡˈnoʊljə/mag-NOH-lyuh
UK British/ˌmæɡˈnəʊliə/mag-NOH-lee-uh
- mag
- NOH
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnolia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- magKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magnolia
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mag-NOH-lee-uh.
What does magnolia mean?
noun
- A tree or shrub in any species of the genus Magnolia, many with large flowers and simple leaves.
- The flower of a magnolia tree.
- A native or resident of the American state of Mississippi.
- Of a creamy white color, like that of some magnolia flowers.
Questions about saying magnolia
How do you pronounce magnolia?
Say mag-NOH-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /mæɡˈnoʊljə/. In British English it is /ˌmæɡˈnəʊliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnolia?
Magnolia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: mag · NOH · lyuh.
Is magnolia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌmæɡˈnəʊliə/ (mag-NOH-lee-uh).