How to pronounce cernuous
Say it like SUR-nyoo-us. Cernuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɝnjuəs/SUR-nyoo-us
UK British/ˈsɜːnjuːəs/SUR-nyoo-us
- SUR
- nyoo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cernuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cernuous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-nyoo-us.
What does cernuous mean?
adjective
- Inclining or nodding downward; pendulous; drooping.“cernuous bud/flower/fruit/theca”
Where does cernuous come from?
Latin cernuus (“with the face turned toward the earth”).
Questions about saying cernuous
How do you pronounce cernuous?
Say SUR-nyoo-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝnjuəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːnjuːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cernuous?
Cernuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · nyoo · us.
Is cernuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɜːnjuːəs/ (SUR-nyoo-us).