How to pronounce tuberose
Say it like TOO-buh-rohz. Tuberose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- buh
- rohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuberose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tuberose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-buh-rohz.
What does tuberose mean?
- tuberous
- Any plant in genera Polianthes or Manfreda (syns. of Agave), now both in Agave subg. Manfreda.
- especially Agave amica (syn. Poliantes tuberosa), that has white flowers and grass-like leaves, used in perfumery.
Where does tuberose come from?
Borrowed from Latin tūberōsus (“tuberous”).
Questions about saying tuberose
How do you pronounce tuberose?
Say TOO-buh-rohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtubəroʊz/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbərəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuberose?
Tuberose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · buh · rohz.
Is tuberose 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 /ˈtjuːbərəʊz/ (TYOO-buh-rohz).