How to pronounce syringa
Say it like sih-RING-guh. Syringa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RING).
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- sih
- RING
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syringa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of syringa
American and British speakers say syringa in essentially the same way: /sɪˈrɪŋɡə/ in the US and /sɪˈrɪŋɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-RING-guh.
What does syringa mean?
- Any of the several flowering plants of the genus Philadelphus, such as now in the Western United States Philadelphus lewisii.
- Any of the several flowering plants, of the genus Syringa, such as the lilacs.
Questions about saying syringa
How do you pronounce syringa?
Say sih-RING-guh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈrɪŋɡə/. In British English it is /sɪˈrɪŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syringa?
Syringa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RING). Broken into parts: sih · RING · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say syringa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈrɪŋɡə/ and the British form is /sɪˈrɪŋɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.