How to pronounce stelliferous
Say it like steh-LIF-uh-rus. Stelliferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF).
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- steh
- LIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stelliferous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stelliferous
American and British speakers say stelliferous in essentially the same way: /stɛˈlɪfərəs/ in the US and /stɛˈlɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: steh-LIF-uh-rus.
What does stelliferous mean?
- Filled with stars; starry.
- With conditions that support stars.
Where does stelliferous come from?
From Latin stēlla (“star”) + -i- + -ferous.
Words that rhyme with stelliferous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stelliferous.
Questions about saying stelliferous
How do you pronounce stelliferous?
Say steh-LIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /stɛˈlɪfərəs/. In British English it is /stɛˈlɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stelliferous?
Stelliferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIF). Broken into parts: steh · LIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say stelliferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɛˈlɪfərəs/ and the British form is /stɛˈlɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.