How to pronounce euphoria
Say it like yoo-FOR-ee-uh. Euphoria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- yoo
- FOR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphoria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euphoria
American and British speakers say euphoria in essentially the same way: /juˈfɔriə/ in the US and /juːˈfɔːriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-FAW-ree-uh.
What does euphoria mean?
- An excited state of joy; a feeling of intense happiness.“The runner was in (a state of) absolute euphoria after winning his first marathon.”
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Words that rhyme with euphoria
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Questions about saying euphoria
How do you pronounce euphoria?
Say yoo-FOR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /juˈfɔriə/. In British English it is /juːˈfɔːriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphoria?
Euphoria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: yoo · FOR · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say euphoria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /juˈfɔriə/ and the British form is /juːˈfɔːriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.