How to pronounce platanthera
Say it like pluh-TAN-ther-ruh. Platanthera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- pluh
- TAN
- ther
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platanthera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of platanthera
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pluh-TAN-thuh-ruh.
What does platanthera mean?
- Any orchid of the genus Platanthera.
Where does platanthera come from?
Borrowed from translingual Platanthera.
Questions about saying platanthera
How do you pronounce platanthera?
Say pluh-TAN-ther-ruh. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtænθɚrə/. In British English it is /pləˈtænθərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platanthera?
Platanthera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: pluh · TAN · ther · ruh.
Is platanthera 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 /pləˈtænθərə/ (pluh-TAN-thuh-ruh).