How to pronounce auriferous
Say it like or-IF-uh-rus. Auriferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IF).
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- or
- IF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auriferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- IFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auriferous
American and British speakers say auriferous in essentially the same way: /ɔˈrɪfərəs/ in the US and /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-RIF-uh-rus.
What does auriferous mean?
- Containing or producing gold; gold-bearing.
Where does auriferous come from?
From Latin aurifer (“gold-bearing”) + the English suffix -ous.
Words that rhyme with auriferous
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Questions about saying auriferous
How do you pronounce auriferous?
Say or-IF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈrɪfərəs/. In British English it is /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auriferous?
Auriferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IF). Broken into parts: or · IF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say auriferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɔˈrɪfərəs/ and the British form is /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.