How to pronounce opprobrious
Say it like uh-PROH-bree-us. Opprobrious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- bree
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opprobrious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opprobrious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-bree-us.
What does opprobrious mean?
- Causing opprobrium; offensive and shameful.
Where does opprobrious come from?
From Middle English opprobrious, from Middle French opprobrieux and its etymon Late Latin opprobriōsus.
Questions about saying opprobrious
How do you pronounce opprobrious?
Say uh-PROH-bree-us. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊbriəs/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊbriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opprobrious?
Opprobrious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · bree · us.
Is opprobrious 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 /əˈprəʊbriəs/ (uh-PROH-bree-us).