How to pronounce wistaria
Say it like wih-STER-ee-uh. Wistaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER).
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- wih
- STER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wistaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STERSay 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 wistaria
American and British speakers say wistaria in essentially the same way: /wɪˈstɛriə/ in the US and /wɪˈstɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: wih-STAIR-ee-uh.
What does wistaria mean?
- Alternative spelling of wisteria.
Words that rhyme with wistaria
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Words that sound like wistaria
Questions about saying wistaria
How do you pronounce wistaria?
Say wih-STER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /wɪˈstɛriə/. In British English it is /wɪˈstɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wistaria?
Wistaria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER). Broken into parts: wih · STER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say wistaria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɪˈstɛriə/ and the British form is /wɪˈstɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wistaria?
Wistaria sounds the same as wisteria in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.