How to pronounce sinuous
Say it like SIN-wus. Sinuous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɪnwəs/SIN-wus
UK British/ˈsɪnjuəs/SIN-yoo-us
- SIN
- wus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinuous
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: SIN-yoo-us.
What does sinuous mean?
adjective
- Having curves in alternate directions; meandering.“We followed every bend of the sinuous river.”
- Moving gracefully and in a supple manner.“We were entranced by her sinuous dance.”
- Morally crooked; shifty.
Where does sinuous come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sinuōsus.
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Questions about saying sinuous
How do you pronounce sinuous?
Say SIN-wus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnwəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnjuəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinuous?
Sinuous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · wus.
Is sinuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsɪnjuəs/ (SIN-yoo-us).