How to pronounce aroused
Say it like uh-ROWZD. Aroused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROWZD).
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- uh
- ROWZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aroused 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.
- ROWZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of aroused
American and British speakers say aroused in essentially the same way: /əˈraʊzd/ in the US and /əˈraʊzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ROWZD.
What does aroused mean?
- Sexually excited; randy, lustful.
- Stirred up, agitated.
- simple past and past participle of arouse How to pronounce arouse
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Questions about saying aroused
How do you pronounce aroused?
Say uh-ROWZD. The American pronunciation is /əˈraʊzd/. In British English it is /əˈraʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aroused?
Aroused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROWZD). Broken into parts: uh · ROWZD.
Do Americans and Brits say aroused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraʊzd/ and the British form is /əˈraʊzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.