How to pronounce scoparius
Say it like skoh-PER-ee-us. Scoparius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- skoh
- PER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scoparius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PERSay 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scoparius
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: skoh-PAIR-ree-us.
What does scoparius mean?
- The dried tops of the plant Cytisus scoparius, formerly used in medicine.
Where does scoparius come from?
From Latin scōpārius.
Words that rhyme with scoparius
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Questions about saying scoparius
How do you pronounce scoparius?
Say skoh-PER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /skoʊˈpɛriəs/. In British English it is /skəʊˈpɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scoparius?
Scoparius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: skoh · PER · ee · us.
Is scoparius 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 /skəʊˈpɛəriəs/ (skoh-PAIR-ree-us).