How to Pronounce Amaryllis

To pronounce "amaryllis", say AM-aryll-is — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “amaryllis”

"amaryllis" has 3 syllables: am-aryll-is. It rhymes with bacillus and lactobacillus, if that helps it stick.

What does amaryllis mean?

noun

  1. The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.
  2. A similar lily in genus Hippeastrum, such as Hippeastrum puniceum, and cultivars.

Synonyms

amarillobelladonna lilynaked-lady-lily

Words that rhyme with amaryllis

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bacilluslactobacillusillusagilismillislillis

Related words

agaveamarisameeamabelameliaamandaamaraurelia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amaryllis"?▾

"Amaryllis" has 3 syllables: am · aryll · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "amaryllis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amaryllis" is /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/.

What does "amaryllis" mean?▾

Amaryllis: The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.

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