How to pronounce eros
Say it like EER-os. Eros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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US American/ˈɪrɑs/EER-os
UK British/ˈɪərɒs/EER-os
- EER
- os
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eros pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- osKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of eros
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EER-os.
What does eros mean?
noun
- A winged figure of a child representing love or its power.
- Physical love; sexual desire.
- a type of love that seeks fulfillment without violation or something else.
Questions about saying eros
How do you pronounce eros?
Say EER-os. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrɑs/. In British English it is /ˈɪərɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eros?
Eros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · os.
Is eros 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 /ˈɪərɒs/ (EER-os).