How to pronounce pelargonium
Say it like pel-ar-GOH-nee-um. Pelargonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- pel
- ar
- GOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelargonium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pelargonium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pel-ah-GOH-nee-um.
What does pelargonium mean?
- Any of various flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium, similar to (and often confused with) true geraniums, but less hardy and often cultivated as annuals for ornamental purposes.
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Questions about saying pelargonium
How do you pronounce pelargonium?
Say pel-ar-GOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛlɑrˈɡoʊniəm/. In British English it is /ˌpɛlɑːˈɡəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelargonium?
Pelargonium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: pel · ar · GOH · nee · um.
Is pelargonium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɛlɑːˈɡəʊniəm/ (pel-ah-GOH-nee-um).