How to pronounce adulterous
Say it like uh-DUHL-tuh-rus. Adulterous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- uh
- DUHL
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulterous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adulterous
American and British speakers say adulterous in essentially the same way: /əˈdʌltərəs/ in the US and /əˈdʌltərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DUHL-tuh-rus.
What does adulterous mean?
- Of, or characterized by adultery.“adulterous behavior”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying adulterous
How do you pronounce adulterous?
Say uh-DUHL-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /əˈdʌltərəs/. In British English it is /əˈdʌltərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulterous?
Adulterous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: uh · DUHL · tuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say adulterous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdʌltərəs/ and the British form is /əˈdʌltərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.