How to pronounce sequoia
Say it like sih-KWOY-uh. Sequoia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWOY).
- sih
- KWOY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequoia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sequoia
American and British speakers say sequoia in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkwɔɪə/ in the US and /səˈkwɔɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KWOY-uh.
What does sequoia mean?
- Sequoiadendron giganteum, a coniferous evergreen tree formerly in the genus Sequoia, now placed in Sequoiadendron.
- Sequoia sempervirens, a coniferous evergreen tree, the only living species of the genus Sequoia.
Where does sequoia come from?
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Sequoia.
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Words that rhyme with sequoia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sequoia.
Questions about saying sequoia
How do you pronounce sequoia?
Say sih-KWOY-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɔɪə/. In British English it is /səˈkwɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequoia?
Sequoia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWOY). Broken into parts: sih · KWOY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sequoia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkwɔɪə/ and the British form is /səˈkwɔɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.