How to pronounce sanguinaria
Say it like sang-gwih-NER-ee-uh. Sanguinaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- sang
- gwih
- NER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sanguinaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay 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 sanguinaria
American and British speakers say sanguinaria in essentially the same way: /ˌsæŋɡwɪˈnɛriə/ in the US and /ˌsæŋɡwɪˈnɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sang-gwih-NAIR-ee-uh.
What does sanguinaria mean?
- Any of the genus Sanguinaria, or bloodroots.
- The rootstock of the bloodroot, once used medicinally as an emetic, etc.
Where does sanguinaria come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with sanguinaria
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Questions about saying sanguinaria
How do you pronounce sanguinaria?
Say sang-gwih-NER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæŋɡwɪˈnɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌsæŋɡwɪˈnɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sanguinaria?
Sanguinaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: sang · gwih · NER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sanguinaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæŋɡwɪˈnɛriə/ and the British form is /ˌsæŋɡwɪˈnɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.