How to pronounce idolatrous
Say it like eye-DOL-uh-trus. Idolatrous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL).
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- eye
- DOL
- uh
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolatrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idolatrous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-DOL-uh-trus.
What does idolatrous mean?
- Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.
- Engaging in excessive attachment or reverence; inordinately or profanely devoted.“An idolatrous veneration for antiquity.”
- Used in or designed for idolatry; devoted to idols or idol-worship.“An idolatrous image or temple.”
Where does idolatrous come from?
From idolatry + -ous.
Questions about saying idolatrous
How do you pronounce idolatrous?
Say eye-DOL-uh-trus. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɑlətrəs/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolatrous?
Idolatrous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL). Broken into parts: eye · DOL · uh · trus.
Is idolatrous 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 /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/ (eye-DOL-uh-trus).