How to pronounce zinnias
Say it like ZIN-ee-uz. Zinnias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN).
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- ZIN
- ee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zinnias 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zinnias
American and British speakers say zinnias in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪniəz/ in the US and /ˈzɪniəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIN-ee-uz.
What does zinnias mean?
- plural of zinnia How to pronounce zinnia
Questions about saying zinnias
How do you pronounce zinnias?
Say ZIN-ee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪniəz/. In British English it is /ˈzɪniəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zinnias?
Zinnias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN). Broken into parts: ZIN · ee · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say zinnias the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪniəz/ and the British form is /ˈzɪniəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.