How to pronounce zinnia
Say it like ZIN-ee-uh. Zinnia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN).
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- ZIN
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zinnia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 zinnia
American and British speakers say zinnia in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪniə/ in the US and /ˈzɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIN-ee-uh.
What does zinnia mean?
- Any of several brightly colored flowering plants, of the genus Zinnia, native to tropical America; old maid.
Where does zinnia come from?
Borrowed from translingual Zinnia.
Words that rhyme with zinnia
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Questions about saying zinnia
How do you pronounce zinnia?
Say ZIN-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪniə/. In British English it is /ˈzɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zinnia?
Zinnia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN). Broken into parts: ZIN · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say zinnia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪniə/ and the British form is /ˈzɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.