How to pronounce zanthoxylum
Say it like zan-THAHK-sih-lum. Zanthoxylum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAHK).
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- zan
- THAHK
- sih
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zanthoxylum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zanthoxylum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zan-THOK-sih-lum.
What does zanthoxylum mean?
- Any of the genus Zanthoxylum of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs in the citrus or rue family.
Where does zanthoxylum come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying zanthoxylum
How do you pronounce zanthoxylum?
Say zan-THAHK-sih-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˌzænˈθɑksɪləm/. In British English it is /ˌzænˈθɒksɪləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zanthoxylum?
Zanthoxylum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAHK). Broken into parts: zan · THAHK · sih · lum.
Is zanthoxylum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌzænˈθɒksɪləm/ (zan-THOK-sih-lum).