How to pronounce magnolias
Say it like mag-NOH-lyuz. Magnolias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- mag
- NOH
- lyuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnolias 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.
- lyuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magnolias
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mag-NOH-lyuz.
What does magnolias mean?
- plural of magnolia How to pronounce magnolia
Questions about saying magnolias
How do you pronounce magnolias?
Say mag-NOH-lyuz. The American pronunciation is /mæɡˈnoʊljəz/. In British English it is /mæɡˈnəʊljəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnolias?
Magnolias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: mag · NOH · lyuz.
Is magnolias 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 /mæɡˈnəʊljəz/ (mag-NOH-lyuz).