Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does sea nettle mean?
A jellyfish of the genus Chrysaora.
Where does sea nettle come from?
Because of its sting. See nettle (“stinging plant”). Similar construction as Norwegian Nynorsk mannete.

How to pronounce sea nettle

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sea nettle”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sea nettle” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.