How to pronounce sneezeweed
Say it like SNEEZ-weed. Sneezeweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEEZ).
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- SNEEZ
- weed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sneezeweed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- weedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sneezeweed
American and British speakers say sneezeweed in essentially the same way: /ˈsnizwid/ in the US and /ˈsniːzwid/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNEEZ-weed.
What does sneezeweed mean?
- A plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnale.
- A plant of the genus Centipeda; either of the species Centipeda cunninghami or Centipeda minima, which induce sneezing and are known as a folk remedy for colds and allergic reactions.
- Synonym of sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica).
Where does sneezeweed come from?
From sneeze + weed.
Questions about saying sneezeweed
How do you pronounce sneezeweed?
Say SNEEZ-weed. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnizwid/. In British English it is /ˈsniːzwid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sneezeweed?
Sneezeweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNEEZ). Broken into parts: SNEEZ · weed.
Do Americans and Brits say sneezeweed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnizwid/ and the British form is /ˈsniːzwid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.