How to pronounce clamorous
Say it like KLAM-uh-rus. Clamorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 clamorous
American and British speakers say clamorous in essentially the same way: /ˈklæmərəs/ in the US and /ˈklæmərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAM-uh-rus.
What does clamorous mean?
- Of great intensity. (of sounds)“a clamorous fire alarm”
- Creating a loud noise. (of people, animals or things)“clamorous trumpets”
- Expressed loudly. (of emotions or feelings)
Where does clamorous come from?
From clamor + -ous; compare Latin clāmōrōsus and French clamoreux (obsolete), from Latin clāmōrem.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clamorous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clamorous.
Questions about saying clamorous
How do you pronounce clamorous?
Say KLAM-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmərəs/. In British English it is /ˈklæmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clamorous?
Clamorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say clamorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæmərəs/ and the British form is /ˈklæmərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.