How to pronounce mimosa
Say it like mih-MOH-suh. Mimosa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- mih
- MOH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimosa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay 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 mimosa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mih-MOH-suh.
What does mimosa mean?
- A plant belonging to the genus Mimosa usually found in tropical climates, their leaves are usually prickly and sensitive to touch or light, and have small white or pink flowers.
- Certain plants of the genus Albizia (silk tree, pink siris).
- Certain plants of the genus Acacia.
Where does mimosa come from?
From New Latin mimosa, from Latin mimus (“mime, actor”), referring to Mimosa pudica and its habit of shrinking back when touched.
Words that rhyme with mimosa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mimosa.
Questions about saying mimosa
How do you pronounce mimosa?
Say mih-MOH-suh. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈmoʊsə/. In British English it is /mɪˈməʊsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimosa?
Mimosa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: mih · MOH · suh.
Is mimosa 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 /mɪˈməʊsə/ (mih-MOH-suh).