How to pronounce saponaceous
Say it like sap-uh-NAY-shus. Saponaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- sap
- uh
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saponaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saponaceous
American and British speakers say saponaceous in essentially the same way: /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sap-uh-NAY-shus.
What does saponaceous mean?
- Resembling soap; having the qualities of soap; soapy.
- Slippery; evasive.
Where does saponaceous come from?
From Latin sapōnāceus, from oblique stem of sāpō, sāpōnis + -āceus.
Words that rhyme with saponaceous
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Questions about saying saponaceous
How do you pronounce saponaceous?
Say sap-uh-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saponaceous?
Saponaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: sap · uh · NAY · shus.
Do Americans and Brits say saponaceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.