How to pronounce schefflera
Say it like SHEF-luh-ruh. Schefflera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEF).
- SHEF
- luh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schefflera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schefflera
American and British speakers say schefflera in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛflərə/ in the US and /ˈʃɛflərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEF-luh-ruh.
What does schefflera mean?
- Any of the genus Schefflera of flowering plants in the family Araliaceae.
Where does schefflera come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying schefflera
How do you pronounce schefflera?
Say SHEF-luh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛflərə/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛflərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schefflera?
Schefflera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEF). Broken into parts: SHEF · luh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say schefflera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛflərə/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛflərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.