How to pronounce zebrina
Say it like zih-BREE-nuh. Zebrina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE).
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- zih
- BREE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zebrina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zebrina
American and British speakers say zebrina in essentially the same way: /zɪˈbrinə/ in the US and /zɪˈbriːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: zih-BREE-nuh.
What does zebrina mean?
- The flowering plant Tradescantia zebrina (formerly Zebrina pendula), a species of spiderwort with striped leaves.
Where does zebrina come from?
From the taxonomic name.
Words that rhyme with zebrina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zebrina.
Questions about saying zebrina
How do you pronounce zebrina?
Say zih-BREE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /zɪˈbrinə/. In British English it is /zɪˈbriːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zebrina?
Zebrina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BREE). Broken into parts: zih · BREE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say zebrina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zɪˈbrinə/ and the British form is /zɪˈbriːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.