How to pronounce pelorus
Say it like pih-LOR-us. Pelorus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOR).
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US American/pɪˈlɔrəs/pih-LOR-us
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- pih
- LOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelorus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does pelorus mean?
noun
- A device used to take a bearing on a distant object.
Where does pelorus come from?
Reportedly the name of Hannibal's pilot.
Words that rhyme with pelorus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pelorus.
Questions about saying pelorus
How do you pronounce pelorus?
Say pih-LOR-us. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈlɔrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelorus?
Pelorus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOR). Broken into parts: pih · LOR · us.