How to pronounce ariose
Say it like AR-ee-ohs. Ariose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑriˌoʊs/AR-ee-ohs
UK British/ˈɒriːəʊs/OR-ee-ohs
- AR
- ee
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ariose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ariose
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OR-ee-ohs.
What does ariose mean?
adjective
- Melodic and song-like.“Much easy-listening music is light and ariose.”
Questions about saying ariose
How do you pronounce ariose?
Say AR-ee-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑriˌoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɒriːəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ariose?
Ariose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ee · ohs.
Is ariose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒriːəʊs/ (OR-ee-ohs).