How to pronounce topiary
Say it like TOH-pee-er-ee. Topiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊpiˌɛri/TOH-pee-er-ee
UK British/ˈtəʊpjəri/TOH-pyuh-ree
- TOH
- pee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topiary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of topiary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-pyuh-ree.
What does topiary mean?
adjective
- Of, or relating to art of topiaries.
- Of a tree or shrub, trimmed in artistic shape.
- Art or practice of trimming shrubs or trees in artistic or ornamental shapes, e.g. of animals.
- A garden decorated with such art.
- One such shrub or tree.“We have topiaries for sale.”
Questions about saying topiary
How do you pronounce topiary?
Say TOH-pee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊpiˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊpjəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topiary?
Topiary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · pee · er · ee.
Is topiary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈtəʊpjəri/ (TOH-pyuh-ree).