How to pronounce lauraceous
Say it like lor-AY-shus. Lauraceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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US American/ˌlɔˈreɪʃəs/lor-AY-shus
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- lor
- AY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lauraceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lauraceous mean?
adjective
- Belonging to, or resembling, a natural order (Lauraceae) of trees and shrubs having aromatic bark and foliage, and including laurel, sassafras, cinnamon, true camphor, etc.
Where does lauraceous come from?
From Lauraceae, from Latin laurus (“laurel”) + -aceous.
Words that rhyme with lauraceous
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Questions about saying lauraceous
How do you pronounce lauraceous?
Say lor-AY-shus. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɔˈreɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lauraceous?
Lauraceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: lor · AY · shus.