How to pronounce numerous
Say it like NOO-muh-rus. Numerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- muh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Numerous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of numerous
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-muh-rus.
What does numerous mean?
- amounting to a large indefinite number“numerous times”“the family was numerous”
Where does numerous come from?
From Middle English numerous from Latin numerōsus (“numerous, abundant; harmonious”), from numerus (“number”).
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Questions about saying numerous
How do you pronounce numerous?
Say NOO-muh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnumərəs/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in numerous?
Numerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · muh · rus.
Is numerous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːmərəs/ (NYOO-muh-rus).