How to pronounce Taurus
Say it like TOR-us. Taurus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR).
- TOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taurus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Taurus
American and British speakers say Taurus in essentially the same way: /ˈtɔrəs/ in the US and /ˈtɔːrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAW-rus.
What does Taurus mean?
- A mountain range in southern Anatolia, almost 4000 metres high and running parallel to the Mediterranean coast
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Words that rhyme with Taurus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Taurus.
Questions about saying Taurus
How do you pronounce Taurus?
Say TOR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrəs/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Taurus?
Taurus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOR). Broken into parts: TOR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say Taurus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɔrəs/ and the British form is /ˈtɔːrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.