How to pronounce arousal
Say it like uh-ROW-zul. Arousal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW).
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- uh
- ROW
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arousal 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.
- ROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arousal
American and British speakers say arousal in essentially the same way: /əˈraʊzəl/ in the US and /əˈraʊzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ROW-zul.
What does arousal mean?
- The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.“bodily arousal”
- A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.
- Arousal from sleep or hibernation.“the mechanism for arousal from sleep”
Where does arousal come from?
From arouse + -al.
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Words that rhyme with arousal
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Questions about saying arousal
How do you pronounce arousal?
Say uh-ROW-zul. The American pronunciation is /əˈraʊzəl/. In British English it is /əˈraʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arousal?
Arousal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROW). Broken into parts: uh · ROW · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say arousal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraʊzəl/ and the British form is /əˈraʊzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.