How to pronounce turbellaria
Say it like tur-buh-LER-ee-uh. Turbellaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- tur
- buh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turbellaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of turbellaria
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tur-bih-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does turbellaria mean?
- Any member of Turbellaria; a flatworm.
Where does turbellaria come from?
From the taxonomic name.
Words that rhyme with turbellaria
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Questions about saying turbellaria
How do you pronounce turbellaria?
Say tur-buh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɝbəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌtɜːbɪˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turbellaria?
Turbellaria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: tur · buh · LER · ee · uh.
Is turbellaria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtɜːbɪˈlɛəriə/ (tur-bih-LAIR-ee-uh).