How to pronounce watsonia
Say it like waht-SOH-nee-uh. Watsonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- waht
- SOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watsonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep 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 watsonia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: wot-SOH-nee-uh.
What does watsonia mean?
- Any of several species of flowering plants in genus Watsonia within the family Iridaceae, the bugle lily.
Where does watsonia come from?
Named after W. Watson (died 1787), English botanist.
Words that rhyme with watsonia
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Questions about saying watsonia
How do you pronounce watsonia?
Say waht-SOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /wɑtˈsoʊniə/. In British English it is /wɒtˈsəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watsonia?
Watsonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: waht · SOH · nee · uh.
Is watsonia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /wɒtˈsəʊniə/ (wot-SOH-nee-uh).