How to pronounce mayblossom
Say it like MAY-blah-sum. Mayblossom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- blah
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mayblossom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- blahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mayblossom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAY-blos-um.
What does mayblossom mean?
- The flower of the hawthorn, Crataegus, especially the common hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna.
Where does mayblossom come from?
From may + blossom.
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Questions about saying mayblossom
How do you pronounce mayblossom?
Say MAY-blah-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪˌblɑsəm/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪˌblɒsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mayblossom?
Mayblossom has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · blah · sum.
Is mayblossom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmeɪˌblɒsəm/ (MAY-blos-um).