How to pronounce ulcerous
Say it like UHL-ser-us. Ulcerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- ser
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ulcerous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- serKeep 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 ulcerous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHL-suh-us.
What does ulcerous mean?
- Of or relating to an ulcer
- Having an ulcer
Where does ulcerous come from?
From ulcer + -ous (compare Latin ulcerōsus).
Questions about saying ulcerous
How do you pronounce ulcerous?
Say UHL-ser-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌlsɚəs/. In British English it is /ˈʌlsəəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ulcerous?
Ulcerous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · ser · us.
Is ulcerous 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 /ˈʌlsəəs/ (UHL-suh-us).