How to Pronounce Buddleia

To pronounce "buddleia", say BUDDL-eia — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “buddleia”

"buddleia" has 2 syllables: buddl-eia.

What does buddleia mean?

noun

  1. A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

Synonyms

butterfly bush

Related words

bougainvilleasagewoodburserastringbushorange-ball-treebudderbougainvillaea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buddleia"?▾

"Buddleia" has 2 syllables: buddl · eia.

What is the IPA transcription of "buddleia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "buddleia" is /ˈbʌdlɪ.ə/.

What does "buddleia" mean?▾

Buddleia: A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

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