How to pronounce arboreous
Say it like ar-BER-ee-us. Arboreous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BER).
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- ar
- BER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arboreous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arboreous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-BUH-ee-us.
What does arboreous mean?
- Having the characteristics of a tree. (of a plant)
- Covered or filled with trees.
Where does arboreous come from?
From Latin arbor (“tree”).
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Questions about saying arboreous
How do you pronounce arboreous?
Say ar-BER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈbɚiəs/. In British English it is /ɑːˈbəiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arboreous?
Arboreous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BER). Broken into parts: ar · BER · ee · us.
Is arboreous 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 /ɑːˈbəiəs/ (ah-BUH-ee-us).