How to pronounce waratah
Say it like WOR-uh-tah. Waratah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- uh
- tah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waratah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of waratah
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-ruh-tah.
What does waratah mean?
- Any of several species of plants in the genus Telopea, native to southeastern Australia.
- A Y-shaped steel fencing post or stake.
Where does waratah come from?
Borrowed from Dharug warada.
Questions about saying waratah
How do you pronounce waratah?
Say WOR-uh-tah. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrətɑ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːrətɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waratah?
Waratah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · uh · tah.
Is waratah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɔːrətɑː/ (WAW-ruh-tah).