How to pronounce miscanthus
Say it like mis-KAN-thus. Miscanthus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN).
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- mis
- KAN
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miscanthus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miscanthus
American and British speakers say miscanthus in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈskænθəs/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈskænθəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-KAN-thus.
What does miscanthus mean?
- Any of several perennial grasses, of genus Miscanthus, native to subtropical and tropical regions of Africa and southern Asia, varieties of which are cultivated as ornamental plants or are used in agriculture (as a source of biomass for the production of biofuel, as a livestock bedding material, and
Where does miscanthus come from?
From translingual Miscanthus (“genus name”).
Words that rhyme with miscanthus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miscanthus.
Questions about saying miscanthus
How do you pronounce miscanthus?
Say mis-KAN-thus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈskænθəs/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈskænθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miscanthus?
Miscanthus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAN). Broken into parts: mis · KAN · thus.
Do Americans and Brits say miscanthus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈskænθəs/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈskænθəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.