How to pronounce uxorial
Say it like uk-SOR-ee-ul. Uxorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- uk
- SOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uxorial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- SORSay 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uxorial
American and British speakers say uxorial in essentially the same way: /ʌkˈsɔriəl/ in the US and /ʌkˈsɔːrɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SAW-rih-ul.
What does uxorial mean?
- Of or pertaining to a wife, or her genes or relatives.
- Devoted to one's wife; uxorious.
Where does uxorial come from?
From Latin uxōrius (“of or pertaining to a wife; overly fond of one’s wife”) + English -al (suffix forming adjectives).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- wifey
Words that rhyme with uxorial
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Questions about saying uxorial
How do you pronounce uxorial?
Say uk-SOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ʌkˈsɔriəl/. In British English it is /ʌkˈsɔːrɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uxorial?
Uxorial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: uk · SOR · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say uxorial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌkˈsɔriəl/ and the British form is /ʌkˈsɔːrɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.