How to pronounce amorous
Say it like AM-er-us. Amorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- er
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amorous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh-us.
What does amorous mean?
- Inclined or having a propensity to love, or to sexual enjoyment.“an amorous disposition”
- Indicating love or sexual desire.“She kept making these amorous suggestions.”
- Of or relating to, or produced by, love.“She read me an amorous poem.”
Where does amorous come from?
From Middle English amorous, amerous (14th century), from Old French amoros, amoreus, from Vulgar Latin *amōrōsus, from Latin amor (“love”), related to amāre (“to love”).
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Questions about saying amorous
How do you pronounce amorous?
Say AM-er-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɚəs/. In British English it is /ˈæməəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amorous?
Amorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · er · us.
Is amorous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæməəs/ (AM-uh-us).