How to pronounce wisteria
Say it like wih-STER-ee-uh. Wisteria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER).
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US American/wɪˈstɛriə/wih-STER-ee-uh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- wih
- STER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wisteria 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.
What does wisteria mean?
noun
- Any of several woody climbing vines, of the genus Wisteria, native to the East Asian countries of China, Korea, and Japan and the eastern United States.
- Certain other woody plants that resemble those of Wisteria spp..
Where does wisteria come from?
Borrowed from taxonomic name Wisteria.
Words that rhyme with wisteria
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Questions about saying wisteria
How do you pronounce wisteria?
Say wih-STER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /wɪˈstɛriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wisteria?
Wisteria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STER). Broken into parts: wih · STER · ee · uh.