How to Pronounce Petunia

To pronounce "petunia", say PET-un-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈtuːnjə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pəˈtuːnjə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “petunia”

"petunia" has 3 syllables: pet-un-ia. It rhymes with junia and gunia, if that helps it stick.

What does petunia mean?

noun

  1. Any of the flowering plants of genus Petunia, of which most garden varieties are hybrids.
  2. A dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.

adjective

  1. Of a dark purple colour, like that of some petunia flowers.

Words that rhyme with petunia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juniaguniasuniadunja

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petunia"?▾

"Petunia" has 3 syllables: pet · un · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "petunia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "petunia" is /pəˈtuːnjə/.

What does "petunia" mean?▾

Petunia: Any of the flowering plants of genus Petunia, of which most garden varieties are hybrids.

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