How to pronounce solanaceous
Say it like sah-luh-NAY-shus. Solanaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- sah
- luh
- NAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solanaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solanaceous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sol-uh-NAY-shus.
What does solanaceous mean?
- Pertaining to the family Solanaceae, which includes the nightshades.
Where does solanaceous come from?
From modern Latin Solanaceae, from Latin solanum (“nightshade”).
Words that rhyme with solanaceous
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Questions about saying solanaceous
How do you pronounce solanaceous?
Say sah-luh-NAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /sɑləˈneɪʃəs/. In British English it is /sɒləˈneɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solanaceous?
Solanaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: sah · luh · NAY · shus.
Is solanaceous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɒləˈneɪʃəs/ (sol-uh-NAY-shus).