How to Pronounce Arborvitae

To pronounce "arborvitae", say ARB-orv-it-ae — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “arborvitae”

"arborvitae" has 4 syllables: arb-orv-it-ae.

What does arborvitae mean?

noun

  1. Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament.
  2. The white nerve tissue of the cerebellum that has a branching structure.

Related words

biotaviburnumarrowwoodthujaevergreen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "arborvitae"?▾

"Arborvitae" has 4 syllables: arb · orv · it · ae.

What is the IPA transcription of "arborvitae"?▾

The IPA transcription of "arborvitae" is /ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪti/.

What does "arborvitae" mean?▾

Arborvitae: Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament.

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