How to pronounce spirulina
Say it like spir-uh-LEE-nuh. Spirulina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- spir
- uh
- LEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spirulina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spirulina
American and British speakers say spirulina in essentially the same way: /ˌspɪrəˈlinə/ in the US and /ˌspɪrəˈliːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: spir-uh-LEE-nuh.
What does spirulina mean?
- A food supplement prepared from blue-green algae of the genus Arthrospira found in soda lakes.
Where does spirulina come from?
From the genus name Spirulina.
Words that rhyme with spirulina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spirulina.
Questions about saying spirulina
How do you pronounce spirulina?
Say spir-uh-LEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɪrəˈlinə/. In British English it is /ˌspɪrəˈliːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spirulina?
Spirulina has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: spir · uh · LEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say spirulina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌspɪrəˈlinə/ and the British form is /ˌspɪrəˈliːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.