How to pronounce odoriferous
Say it like oh-duh-RIF-uh-rus. Odoriferous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF).
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- oh
- duh
- RIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odoriferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIFSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of odoriferous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-duh-RIF-uh-rus.
What does odoriferous mean?
- Having an odor or fragrance.
Where does odoriferous come from?
From Latin. By surface analysis, odor + -i- (“bearing, carrying”) + -ferous.
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Questions about saying odoriferous
How do you pronounce odoriferous?
Say oh-duh-RIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/. In British English it is /ˌəʊdəˈrɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odoriferous?
Odoriferous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIF). Broken into parts: oh · duh · RIF · uh · rus.
Is odoriferous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌəʊdəˈrɪfərəs/ (oh-duh-RIF-uh-rus).