How to pronounce tremulous
Say it like TREM-yoo-lus. Tremulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM).
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- TREM
- yoo
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tremulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tremulous
American and British speakers say tremulous in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɛmjuləs/ in the US and /ˈtrɛmjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TREM-yuh-lus.
What does tremulous mean?
- Trembling, quivering, or shaking.
- Timid, hesitant; lacking confidence.
Where does tremulous come from?
From Latin tremulus, from tremō (“to tremble, shake”) + -ulus.
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Questions about saying tremulous
How do you pronounce tremulous?
Say TREM-yoo-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛmjuləs/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛmjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tremulous?
Tremulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM). Broken into parts: TREM · yoo · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say tremulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɛmjuləs/ and the British form is /ˈtrɛmjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.