How to pronounce mezereon
Say it like muh-ZEER-ee-un. Mezereon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEER).
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- muh
- ZEER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mezereon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mezereon
American and British speakers say mezereon in essentially the same way: /məˈzɪriən/ in the US and /məˈzɪəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-ZEER-ee-un.
What does mezereon mean?
- An ornamental shrub, Daphne mezereum, having purple flowers and bright red fruit.
- The dried bark of this plant, once used as a vesicant.
Words that rhyme with mezereon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mezereon.
Questions about saying mezereon
How do you pronounce mezereon?
Say muh-ZEER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /məˈzɪriən/. In British English it is /məˈzɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mezereon?
Mezereon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEER). Broken into parts: muh · ZEER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say mezereon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈzɪriən/ and the British form is /məˈzɪəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.