How to pronounce senegalia
Say it like sen-uh-GAH-lee-uh. Senegalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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US American/ˌsɛnəˈɡɑliə/sen-uh-GAH-lee-uh
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- sen
- uh
- GAH
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senegalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep 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.
What does senegalia mean?
noun
- Any leguminous plant of the genus Senegalia, closely related to acacias, found across the Southern Hemisphere.
Where does senegalia come from?
Borrowed from translingual Senegalia, from Latin Senegalia (“Senegal”), equivalent to Senegal + -ia.
Questions about saying senegalia
How do you pronounce senegalia?
Say sen-uh-GAH-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛnəˈɡɑliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senegalia?
Senegalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: sen · uh · GAH · lee · uh.