How to pronounce estrous
Say it like ES-trus. Estrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Estrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of estrous
American and British speakers say estrous in essentially the same way: /ˈɛstrəs/ in the US and /ˈɛstrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ES-trus.
What does estrous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or in a state of estrus.
Words that rhyme with estrous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of estrous.
Questions about saying estrous
How do you pronounce estrous?
Say ES-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛstrəs/. In British English it is /ˈɛstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in estrous?
Estrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · trus.
Do Americans and Brits say estrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛstrəs/ and the British form is /ˈɛstrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.