How to pronounce primula
Say it like PRIM-yuh-luh. Primula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIM).
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- PRIM
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primula 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of primula
American and British speakers say primula in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪmjələ/ in the US and /ˈprɪmjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIM-yuu-luh.
What does primula mean?
- Any plant of the genus Primula; the primroses.
Where does primula come from?
The genus Primula was named by botanist Carl von Linnaeus (1707-1778) after Latin primus (“first”) because it flowers early.
Questions about saying primula
How do you pronounce primula?
Say PRIM-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪmjələ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪmjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primula?
Primula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIM). Broken into parts: PRIM · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say primula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪmjələ/ and the British form is /ˈprɪmjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.