How to pronounce olearia
Say it like oh-lee-ER-ee-uh. Olearia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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- oh
- lee
- ER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olearia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of olearia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-lee-AIR-ree-uh.
What does olearia mean?
- Any of the genus Olearia of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
Where does olearia come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with olearia
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Questions about saying olearia
How do you pronounce olearia?
Say oh-lee-ER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊliˈɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌəʊliˈɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olearia?
Olearia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: oh · lee · ER · ee · uh.
Is olearia 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 /ˌəʊliˈɛəriə/ (oh-lee-AIR-ree-uh).