How to pronounce sedulous
Say it like SEJ-uh-lus. Sedulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEJ).
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- SEJ
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sedulous
American and British speakers say sedulous in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛdʒələs/ in the US and /ˈsɛdʒʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEJ-uh-lus.
What does sedulous mean?
- Of a person: diligent in application or pursuit; constant and persevering in business or in endeavors to effect a goal; steadily industrious.
- Of an activity: carried out with diligence.
Where does sedulous come from?
From Latin sēdulus (“diligent, industrious, sedulous; solicitous; unremitting; zealous”) + English -ous.
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Words that rhyme with sedulous
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Questions about saying sedulous
How do you pronounce sedulous?
Say SEJ-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛdʒələs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛdʒʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedulous?
Sedulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEJ). Broken into parts: SEJ · uh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say sedulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛdʒələs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛdʒʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.