How to Pronounce "petunia"
word
/pəˈtuniə/
puh-TOO-nee-uh
/pətjˈuːniə/
puh-TYOO-nee-uh
Definition
A popular garden plant with large, funnel-shaped flowers that come in many colors including pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Petunias are widely planted in beds, containers, and hanging baskets for their vibrant, long-lasting blooms.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəˈtuniə/
British English
/pətjˈuːniə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TOO-nee-uh
UK
puh-TYOO-nee-uh
Listen in Context
She planted bright pink petunias along the front path.
Petunias are easy to grow and bloom all summer long.
The hanging basket was overflowing with purple petunias.
Mum's gone mad for petunias this year — every pot in the garden is stuffed with them.