How to pronounce pluviose
Say it like PLOO-vee-ohs. Pluviose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- vee
- ohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluviose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pluviose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLOO-vee-ohs.
What does pluviose mean?
- Characterized by heavy rainfall; rainy.
Questions about saying pluviose
How do you pronounce pluviose?
Say PLOO-vee-ohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈpluvioʊs/. In British English it is /ˈpluːviəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluviose?
Pluviose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · vee · ohs.
Is pluviose 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 /ˈpluːviəʊs/ (PLOO-vee-ohs).