How to pronounce stertorous
Say it like STUR-ter-us. Stertorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- ter
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stertorous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stertorous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STUR-tuh-rus.
What does stertorous mean?
- Sounding like snoring or snorting.“stertorous respirations”
Where does stertorous come from?
From Latin stertō (“to snore”).
Questions about saying stertorous
How do you pronounce stertorous?
Say STUR-ter-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝtɚəs/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːtərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stertorous?
Stertorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · ter · us.
Is stertorous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɜːtərəs/ (STUR-tuh-rus).