How to pronounce xenia
Say it like ZEE-nee-uh. Xenia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 xenia
American and British speakers say xenia in essentially the same way: /ˈziniə/ in the US and /ˈziːniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEE-nee-uh.
What does xenia mean?
- The concept of hospitality to strangers.
- The effect that genes from pollen have on the endosperm.
- A coral of the genus Xenia of photosynthetic soft marine corals with many-branched arms which pulse and push water around the coral.
- plural of xenium
Words that rhyme with xenia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xenia.
Questions about saying xenia
How do you pronounce xenia?
Say ZEE-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈziniə/. In British English it is /ˈziːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenia?
Xenia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say xenia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈziniə/ and the British form is /ˈziːniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.