How to pronounce lauriferous
Say it like lor-IF-uh-rus. Lauriferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IF).
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US American/lɔˈrɪfərəs/lor-IF-uh-rus
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- lor
- IF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lauriferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- IFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lauriferous mean?
adjective
- Producing, or bringing, laurel
Where does lauriferous come from?
From Latin laurifer, from laurus (“laurel”) + ferō (“to bear”).
Words that rhyme with lauriferous
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Questions about saying lauriferous
How do you pronounce lauriferous?
Say lor-IF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /lɔˈrɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lauriferous?
Lauriferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IF). Broken into parts: lor · IF · uh · rus.