How to pronounce erogenous
Say it like uh-ROJ-ih-nus. Erogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROJ).
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- uh
- ROJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erogenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of erogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-ROJ-ih-nus.
What does erogenous mean?
- Sensitive to sexual arousal.
- Causing sexual arousal; erotogenic.“give him an erogenous massage”
Words that rhyme with erogenous
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Questions about saying erogenous
How do you pronounce erogenous?
Say uh-ROJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /əˈrɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erogenous?
Erogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROJ). Broken into parts: uh · ROJ · ih · nus.
Is erogenous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈrɒdʒɪnəs/ (uh-ROJ-ih-nus).