How to pronounce solanum
Say it like soh-LAY-num. Solanum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- soh
- LAY
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solanum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of solanum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: soh-LAY-num.
What does solanum mean?
- Any plant in the genus Solanum.
- A traditional green vegetable in the genus Solanum, specifically Solanum nigrum, and sometimes Solanum macrocarpon, Solanum scabrum, and Solanum villosum.
Where does solanum come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Solanum.
Questions about saying solanum
How do you pronounce solanum?
Say soh-LAY-num. The American pronunciation is /soʊˈleɪnəm/. In British English it is /səʊˈleɪnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solanum?
Solanum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: soh · LAY · num.
Is solanum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /səʊˈleɪnəm/ (soh-LAY-num).