How to pronounce pittosporum
Say it like pih-TOS-puh-rum. Pittosporum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS).
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- pih
- TOS
- puh
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pittosporum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pittosporum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pih-TOS-puh-rum.
What does pittosporum mean?
- A plant of the genus Pittosporum, comprising various Old World shrubs and trees.
Questions about saying pittosporum
How do you pronounce pittosporum?
Say pih-TOS-puh-rum. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈtɑspərəm/. In British English it is /pɪˈtɒspərəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pittosporum?
Pittosporum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOS). Broken into parts: pih · TOS · puh · rum.
Is pittosporum 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 /pɪˈtɒspərəm/ (pih-TOS-puh-rum).