How to pronounce uproarious
Say it like uhp-ROR-ee-us. Uproarious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR).
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- uhp
- ROR
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uproarious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- RORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uproarious
American and British speakers say uproarious in essentially the same way: /ˌʌˈprɔriəs/ in the US and /ʌˈprɔːrɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAW-rih-us.
What does uproarious mean?
- Causing, or likely to cause, an uproar.
- Characterized by uproar, that is, loud, confused noise, or by noisy and uncontrollable laughter.
- Extremely funny; hilarious.
Where does uproarious come from?
From uproar + -ious (a variant of -ous (“suffix forming adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance”)).
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Words that rhyme with uproarious
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Questions about saying uproarious
How do you pronounce uproarious?
Say uhp-ROR-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌˈprɔriəs/. In British English it is /ʌˈprɔːrɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uproarious?
Uproarious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROR). Broken into parts: uhp · ROR · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say uproarious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌˈprɔriəs/ and the British form is /ʌˈprɔːrɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.