How to pronounce innumerous
Say it like in-NYOO-mur-us. Innumerous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- in
- NYOO
- mur
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innumerous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- murKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of innumerous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-NYOO-mur-us.
What does innumerous mean?
- Not capable of being counted or numerated; indefinitely numerous.
Where does innumerous come from?
Borrowed from Latin innumerus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying innumerous
How do you pronounce innumerous?
Say in-NYOO-mur-us. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈnjumɝəs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈnjuːmɜːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innumerous?
Innumerous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: in · NYOO · mur · us.
Is innumerous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈnjuːmɜːəs/ (in-NYOO-mur-us).