How to pronounce atrous
Say it like AY-trus. Atrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atrous
American and British speakers say atrous in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪtrəs/ in the US and /ˈeɪtrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-trus.
What does atrous mean?
- Jet-black in color.
- Dilated (used when describing convolutions).“Atrous convolution allows us to explicitly control the resolution.”
Where does atrous come from?
From Latin āter (“dark, black”) + -ous.
Words that rhyme with atrous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atrous.
Questions about saying atrous
How do you pronounce atrous?
Say AY-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtrəs/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrous?
Atrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · trus.
Do Americans and Brits say atrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪtrəs/ and the British form is /ˈeɪtrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.