How to pronounce oxalis
Say it like OK-suh-lus. Oxalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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- OK
- suh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxalis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-suh-lus.
What does oxalis mean?
- Any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Oxalis
Where does oxalis come from?
From the genus name Oxalis.
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Questions about saying oxalis
How do you pronounce oxalis?
Say OK-suh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑksələs/. In British English it is /ˈɒksələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxalis?
Oxalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · suh · lus.
Is oxalis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒksələs/ (OK-suh-lus).