How to pronounce radiolaria
Say it like ray-dee-oh-LER-ee-uh. Radiolaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- ray
- dee
- oh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiolaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LERSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radiolaria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ray-dee-oh-LAIR-ree-uh.
What does radiolaria mean?
- The members of the taxonomic subclass Radiolaria; radiolarians.
Where does radiolaria come from?
From subclass name Radiolaria.
Words that rhyme with radiolaria
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Questions about saying radiolaria
How do you pronounce radiolaria?
Say ray-dee-oh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌreɪdioʊˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌreɪdiəʊˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiolaria?
Radiolaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: ray · dee · oh · LER · ee · uh.
Is radiolaria 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 /ˌreɪdiəʊˈlɛəriə/ (ray-dee-oh-LAIR-ree-uh).