How to pronounce robinia
Say it like roh-BEE-nee-uh. Robinia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE).
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- roh
- BEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robinia 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.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep 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 robinia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-BEE-nee-uh.
What does robinia mean?
- Any member of the genus Robinia.
Where does robinia come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with robinia
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Questions about saying robinia
How do you pronounce robinia?
Say roh-BEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /roʊˈbiniə/. In British English it is /rəʊˈbiːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robinia?
Robinia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEE). Broken into parts: roh · BEE · nee · uh.
Is robinia 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 /rəʊˈbiːniə/ (roh-BEE-nee-uh).