How to pronounce scleraxonian
Say it like skler-uk-SOH-nee-un. Scleraxonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- skler
- uk
- SOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scleraxonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sklerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scleraxonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sklair-uk-SOH-nee-un.
What does scleraxonian mean?
- Any coral of the suborder Scleraxonia
Questions about saying scleraxonian
How do you pronounce scleraxonian?
Say skler-uk-SOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsklɛrəkˈsoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌsklɛərəkˈsəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scleraxonian?
Scleraxonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: skler · uk · SOH · nee · un.
Is scleraxonian 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 /ˌsklɛərəkˈsəʊniən/ (sklair-uk-SOH-nee-un).