How to pronounce plurennial
Say it like pluh-REN-ee-ul. Plurennial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- pluh
- REN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plurennial 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 "oo" in book.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plurennial
American and British speakers say plurennial in essentially the same way: /plʊˈrɛniəl/ in the US and /plʊˈrɛniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pluh-REN-ee-ul.
What does plurennial mean?
- Spanning several years in duration or interval.
- A plurennial plant; a plant that lives for several years.
Where does plurennial come from?
From New Latin plūrennis + English -ial, after -ennial (compare pluriennial).
Words that rhyme with plurennial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plurennial.
Questions about saying plurennial
How do you pronounce plurennial?
Say pluh-REN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /plʊˈrɛniəl/. In British English it is /plʊˈrɛniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plurennial?
Plurennial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: pluh · REN · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say plurennial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʊˈrɛniəl/ and the British form is /plʊˈrɛniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.