How to pronounce mariposa
Say it like mar-ih-POH-suh. Mariposa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- mar
- ih
- POH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mariposa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mariposa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mar-ih-POH-suh.
What does mariposa mean?
- A mariposa lily (Calochortus spp.).
Where does mariposa come from?
Borrowed from Spanish mariposa (“a butterfly”).
Words that rhyme with mariposa
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Questions about saying mariposa
How do you pronounce mariposa?
Say mar-ih-POH-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/. In British English it is /ˌmærɪˈpəʊsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mariposa?
Mariposa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: mar · ih · POH · suh.
Is mariposa 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 /ˌmærɪˈpəʊsə/ (mar-ih-POH-suh).