How to pronounce mammillaria
Say it like mam-uh-LER-ee-uh. Mammillaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- mam
- uh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mammillaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mammillaria
American and British speakers say mammillaria in essentially the same way: /ˌmæməˈlɛriə/ in the US and /ˌmæmɪˈlɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mam-ih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does mammillaria mean?
- Any member of the cactus genus Mammillaria.
Where does mammillaria come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with mammillaria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mammillaria.
Questions about saying mammillaria
How do you pronounce mammillaria?
Say mam-uh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæməˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌmæmɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mammillaria?
Mammillaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: mam · uh · LER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say mammillaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæməˈlɛriə/ and the British form is /ˌmæmɪˈlɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.