How to pronounce coniferous
Say it like kuh-NIF-uh-rus. Coniferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF).
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- kuh
- NIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coniferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIFSay 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 coniferous
American and British speakers say coniferous in essentially the same way: /kəˈnɪfərəs/ in the US and /kəˈnɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NIF-uh-rus.
What does coniferous mean?
- Bearing cones, as the pine and cypress.
- Of, or pertaining to, a conifer.
Where does coniferous come from?
From Latin. By surface analysis, cone + -i- + -ferous (“bearing”), or conifer + -ous (“pertaining to”), as reflected in the meanings.
Words that rhyme with coniferous
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Questions about saying coniferous
How do you pronounce coniferous?
Say kuh-NIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɪfərəs/. In British English it is /kəˈnɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coniferous?
Coniferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIF). Broken into parts: kuh · NIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say coniferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnɪfərəs/ and the British form is /kəˈnɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.