How to pronounce garrulous
Say it like GHER-uh-lus. Garrulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER).
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- GHER
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garrulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garrulous
American and British speakers say garrulous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɛrələs/ in the US and /ˈɡærʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAR-uh-lus.
What does garrulous mean?
- Excessively or tiresomely talkative.
- Excessively wordy and rambling.
Where does garrulous come from?
Adapted borrowing of Latin garrulus (“talkative”) + -ous, from the verb garriō (“to chatter”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with garrulous
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Questions about saying garrulous
How do you pronounce garrulous?
Say GHER-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛrələs/. In British English it is /ˈɡærʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garrulous?
Garrulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHER). Broken into parts: GHER · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say garrulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɛrələs/ and the British form is /ˈɡærʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.