How to pronounce opuntia
Say it like uh-PUHN-tee-uh. Opuntia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHN).
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- uh
- PUHN
- tee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opuntia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep 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 opuntia
American and British speakers say opuntia in essentially the same way: /əˈpʌntiə/ in the US and /əˈpʌntiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PUHN-tee-uh.
What does opuntia mean?
- Opuntia, a genus of cactus that includes such cacti as the prickly pear and xoconostle.
Where does opuntia come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Opuntia.
Questions about saying opuntia
How do you pronounce opuntia?
Say uh-PUHN-tee-uh. The American pronunciation is /əˈpʌntiə/. In British English it is /əˈpʌntiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opuntia?
Opuntia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHN). Broken into parts: uh · PUHN · tee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say opuntia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpʌntiə/ and the British form is /əˈpʌntiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.