How to pronounce ferocious
Say it like fuh-ROH-shus. Ferocious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
- fuh
- ROH
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferocious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ferocious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fuh-ROH-shus.
What does ferocious mean?
- Marked by extreme and violent energy.
- Extreme or intense.
Where does ferocious come from?
Taken from Latin ferōx (“wild, bold, savage, fierce”) + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ferocious
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Questions about saying ferocious
How do you pronounce ferocious?
Say fuh-ROH-shus. The American pronunciation is /fəˈroʊʃəs/. In British English it is /fəˈrəʊʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferocious?
Ferocious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: fuh · ROH · shus.
Is ferocious pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fəˈrəʊʃəs/ (fuh-ROH-shus).