How to pronounce arouse
Say it like uh-ROWZ. Arouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROWZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce arouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- ROWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arouse 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.
- ROWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of arouse
American and British speakers say arouse in essentially the same way: /əˈraʊz/ in the US and /əˈraʊz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ROWZ.
What does arouse mean?
- To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.“to arouse compassion, jealousy, or anger”
- To sexually stimulate.
- To wake from sleep or stupor; to rouse.
Where does arouse come from?
From a- + rouse.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with arouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arouse.
Questions about saying arouse
How do you pronounce arouse?
Say uh-ROWZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈraʊz/. In British English it is /əˈraʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arouse?
Arouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROWZ). Broken into parts: uh · ROWZ.
Do Americans and Brits say arouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraʊz/ and the British form is /əˈraʊz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.