How to pronounce xeriscape
Say it like ZER-uh-skayp. Xeriscape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZER).
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- ZER
- uh
- skayp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xeriscape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skaypKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of xeriscape
American and British speakers say xeriscape in essentially the same way: /ˈzɛrəskeɪp/ in the US and /ˈzɛrɪskeɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZER-ih-skayp.
What does xeriscape mean?
- A kind of landscape design for arid regions, minimizing the need for irrigation.
- To landscape in a water-friendly manner.
Where does xeriscape come from?
From 1980s Xeriscape, a term coined (and trademarked) by Denver Water.
Questions about saying xeriscape
How do you pronounce xeriscape?
Say ZER-uh-skayp. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛrəskeɪp/. In British English it is /ˈzɛrɪskeɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xeriscape?
Xeriscape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZER). Broken into parts: ZER · uh · skayp.
Do Americans and Brits say xeriscape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɛrəskeɪp/ and the British form is /ˈzɛrɪskeɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.