How to pronounce rhododendron
Say it like roh-duh-DEN-drun. Rhododendron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- roh
- duh
- DEN
- drun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhododendron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- drunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhododendron
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-duh-DEN-drun.
What does rhododendron mean?
- Any of various flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.
- Especially, the common rhododendron or Pontic rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum).
Questions about saying rhododendron
How do you pronounce rhododendron?
Say roh-duh-DEN-drun. The American pronunciation is /roʊdəˈdɛndrən/. In British English it is /rəʊdəˈdɛndrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhododendron?
Rhododendron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: roh · duh · DEN · drun.
Is rhododendron 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 /rəʊdəˈdɛndrən/ (roh-duh-DEN-drun).