How to pronounce odorous
Say it like OH-duh-rus. Odorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- duh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep 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 odorous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-duh-rus.
What does odorous mean?
- Having a distinctive odor.“The table was piled with odorous lilies.”
Where does odorous come from?
From Middle English odorous, from Medieval Latin odōrōsus, equivalent to odor + -ous.
Questions about saying odorous
How do you pronounce odorous?
Say OH-duh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdərəs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odorous?
Odorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · duh · rus.
Is odorous 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 /ˈəʊdərəs/ (OH-duh-rus).