How to pronounce sequoias
Say it like sih-KWOY-uz. Sequoias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWOY).
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- sih
- KWOY
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequoias 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sequoias
American and British speakers say sequoias in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkwɔɪəz/ in the US and /sɪˈkwɔɪəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KWOY-uz.
What does sequoias mean?
- plural of sequoia How to pronounce sequoia
Questions about saying sequoias
How do you pronounce sequoias?
Say sih-KWOY-uz. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɔɪəz/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwɔɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequoias?
Sequoias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWOY). Broken into parts: sih · KWOY · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say sequoias the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkwɔɪəz/ and the British form is /sɪˈkwɔɪəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.