How to pronounce rafflesia
Say it like ruf-LEE-zhuh. Rafflesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- ruf
- LEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rafflesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rafflesia
American and British speakers say rafflesia in essentially the same way: /rəfˈliʒə/ in the US and /rəfˈliːʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruf-LEE-zhuh.
What does rafflesia mean?
- Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus Rafflesia, from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; Rafflesia arnoldii has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard.
Where does rafflesia come from?
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Rafflesia.
Words that rhyme with rafflesia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rafflesia.
Questions about saying rafflesia
How do you pronounce rafflesia?
Say ruf-LEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /rəfˈliʒə/. In British English it is /rəfˈliːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rafflesia?
Rafflesia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ruf · LEE · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say rafflesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəfˈliʒə/ and the British form is /rəfˈliːʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.