How to pronounce wellingtonia
Say it like wel-ing-TOH-nee-uh. Wellingtonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- wel
- ing
- TOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wellingtonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- welGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHSay 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 wellingtonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: wel-ing-TOH-nee-uh.
What does wellingtonia mean?
- A large coniferous tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum, from California.
- Wellingtonia arnottiana, now Meliosma arnottiana
Where does wellingtonia come from?
From the original taxonomic name, Wellingtonia gigantea, which was invalid because "Wellingtonia" had already been used for another plant.
Words that rhyme with wellingtonia
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Questions about saying wellingtonia
How do you pronounce wellingtonia?
Say wel-ing-TOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌwɛlɪŋˈtoʊniə/. In British English it is /ˌwɛlɪŋˈtəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wellingtonia?
Wellingtonia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: wel · ing · TOH · nee · uh.
Is wellingtonia 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 /ˌwɛlɪŋˈtəʊniə/ (wel-ing-TOH-nee-uh).