How to pronounce primroses
Say it like PRIM-roh-zuz. Primroses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIM).
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- PRIM
- roh
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primroses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of primroses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PRIM-roh-zuz.
What does primroses mean?
- plural of primrose How to pronounce primrose
- third-person singular simple present indicative of primrose How to pronounce primrose
Questions about saying primroses
How do you pronounce primroses?
Say PRIM-roh-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪmˌroʊzəz/. In British English it is /ˈprɪmˌrəʊzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primroses?
Primroses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIM). Broken into parts: PRIM · roh · zuz.
Is primroses pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprɪmˌrəʊzəz/ (PRIM-roh-zuz).