How to pronounce strobilaceous
Say it like stroh-buh-LAY-shus. Strobilaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
- stroh
- buh
- LAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strobilaceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 strobilaceous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: stroh-buh-LAY-shus.
What does strobilaceous mean?
- Of or pertaining to a strobile (a cone).“strobilaceous inflorescence”
- Producing strobiles (cones).“strobilaceous bud”
Where does strobilaceous come from?
From strobila + -aceous.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- strobilar
Words that rhyme with strobilaceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strobilaceous.
Questions about saying strobilaceous
How do you pronounce strobilaceous?
Say stroh-buh-LAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌstroʊbəˈleɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌstrəʊbəˈleɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strobilaceous?
Strobilaceous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: stroh · buh · LAY · shus.
Is strobilaceous 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 /ˌstrəʊbəˈleɪʃəs/ (stroh-buh-LAY-shus).