How to Pronounce "sequoia"
word
sɪˈkwɔɪə
si-KWOY-uh
sˈɛkwɔɪɐ
seh-KWOY-uh
Definition
A sequoia is a type of very large, long-lived tree found in North America, especially famous for being among the tallest and oldest trees in the world.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪˈkwɔɪə
British English
sˈɛkwɔɪɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-KWOY-uh
UK
seh-KWOY-uh
Listen in Context
A sequoia can grow to be over 80 meters tall.
The oldest sequoia trees are thousands of years old.
Many tourists visit the national parks to see the sequoia forests.
It’s hard to imagine just how massive a sequoia looks until you stand next to one.