How to pronounce petunias
Say it like puh-TOO-nee-uz. Petunias has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- puh
- TOO
- nee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petunias pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of petunias
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: puh-TYOO-nee-uz.
What does petunias mean?
- plural of petunia How to pronounce petunia
Questions about saying petunias
How do you pronounce petunias?
Say puh-TOO-nee-uz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtuniəz/. In British English it is /pəˈtjuːniəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petunias?
Petunias has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: puh · TOO · nee · uz.
Is petunias pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /pəˈtjuːniəz/ (puh-TYOO-nee-uz).