How to Pronounce "gladiolas"
word
ˌɡlædiˈoʊləs
glad-ee-OH-luhs
ɡlˌædɪˈəʊləz
glad-ee-OH-luhz
Definition
Gladiolas are tall plants with long, thin leaves and colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers that grow along one side of the stem. They are popular as ornamental flowers in gardens and bouquets.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɡlædiˈoʊləs
British English
ɡlˌædɪˈəʊləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
glad-ee-OH-luhs
UK
glad-ee-OH-luhz
Listen in Context
The gladiolas are blooming in the garden.
She put fresh gladiolas in the vase on the table.
We bought a bunch of gladiolas at the market.
Gladiolas always remind me of my grandmother's house.