How to pronounce zedoary
Say it like ZED-oh-er-ee. Zedoary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZED).
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- ZED
- oh
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zedoary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zedoary
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ZED-oh-uh-ree.
What does zedoary mean?
- Curcuma zedoaria, a perennial herb native to India and Indonesia.
Questions about saying zedoary
How do you pronounce zedoary?
Say ZED-oh-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛdoʊˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈzɛdəʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zedoary?
Zedoary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZED). Broken into parts: ZED · oh · er · ee.
Is zedoary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈzɛdəʊəri/ (ZED-oh-uh-ree).