How to pronounce topiarian
Say it like toh-pee-ER-ee-un. Topiarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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- toh
- pee
- ER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topiarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of topiarian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-pee-AIR-ee-un.
What does topiarian mean?
- Of or pertaining to topiary.
Where does topiarian come from?
From topiary + -an.
Words that rhyme with topiarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topiarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying topiarian
How do you pronounce topiarian?
Say toh-pee-ER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌtoʊpiˈɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌtəʊpiˈɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topiarian?
Topiarian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: toh · pee · ER · ee · un.
Is topiarian 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 /ˌtəʊpiˈɛəriən/ (toh-pee-AIR-ee-un).