How to pronounce philodendron
Say it like fil-uh-DEN-drun. Philodendron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- fil
- uh
- DEN
- drun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Philodendron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- filGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- drunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of philodendron
American and British speakers say philodendron in essentially the same way: /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/ in the US and /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/ in the UK.
British respelling: fil-uh-DEN-drun.
What does philodendron mean?
- Any of several climbing plants, of the genus Philodendron, native to America and the West Indies that are often grown as house plants.
Words that rhyme with philodendron
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of philodendron.
Questions about saying philodendron
How do you pronounce philodendron?
Say fil-uh-DEN-drun. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/. In British English it is /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in philodendron?
Philodendron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: fil · uh · DEN · drun.
Do Americans and Brits say philodendron the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/ and the British form is /ˌfɪləˈdɛndrən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.