How to pronounce poinsettias
Say it like poyn-SET-ee-uz. Poinsettias has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- poyn
- SET
- ee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poinsettias pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeGive this part a little weight. 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 poinsettias
American and British speakers say poinsettias in essentially the same way: /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiəz/ in the US and /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiːəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: poyn-SET-ee-uz.
What does poinsettias mean?
- plural of poinsettia How to pronounce poinsettia
Questions about saying poinsettias
How do you pronounce poinsettias?
Say poyn-SET-ee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiəz/. In British English it is /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiːəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poinsettias?
Poinsettias has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: poyn · SET · ee · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say poinsettias the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiəz/ and the British form is /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛˌtiːəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.