How to Pronounce Nasturtium

To pronounce "nasturtium", say NAST-urt-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /nasˈtɜːʃəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/nasˈtɜːʃəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nasturtium”

"nasturtium" has 3 syllables: nast-urt-ium.

What does nasturtium mean?

noun

  1. The popular name of any of the plants in the Tropaeolum genus of flowering plants native to south and central America.
  2. A plant in this genus, Tropaeolum majus.

Synonyms

Indian cressmonks cress

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nasturtium"?▾

"Nasturtium" has 3 syllables: nast · urt · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "nasturtium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nasturtium" is /nasˈtɜːʃəm/.

What does "nasturtium" mean?▾

Nasturtium: The popular name of any of the plants in the Tropaeolum genus of flowering plants native to south and central America.

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